AP US Historyhardmcq1 pt
The Old Deluder Satan Act (1647) required Massachusetts towns to
A.establish schools so children could read the Bible
B.build churches in every village
C.ban all printing
D.expel Native peoples
Explanation
Core Concept
Puritans mandated town schools to defeat 'old deluder Satan' through literacy — an early step toward public education.
Correct Answer
Aestablish schools so children could read the Bible
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