Many Attempts at Social Reform During the Common School Era

Multiple Choice

Many attempts at social reform during the common school era were guided by humanitarian concerns. This humanitarian emphasis was largely a result of

A) popular skepticism about people being able to take control of their own destiny.
B) a sense of religious obligation.
C) an increase in scientific discoveries.
D) both a sense of religious obligation, and popular skepticism about people being able to take control of their own destiny.