Which statement explains why public education suffered during Reconstruction?
1.The state preferred private education to public education.
2.Teachers were not properly trained to do their jobs effectively.
3.The general public cared more about recovering from the war than about education.
4.Too many previously uneducated former slaves negatively impacted educational achievement.
4. Too many previously uneducated former slaves negatively impacted educational achievement.
During Reconstruction, there was a significant increase in the number of freed slaves who were eager to receive an education. Many of these individuals lacked basic literacy and numeracy skills, which created challenges for teachers and administrators in providing quality education. This influx of new students, combined with societal factors such as poverty and discrimination, led to struggles in the public education system during this time period.