A Long and Illustrious History
The Education Act 1944 (Butler Act) introduced:
AThe establishment of the first universities in Britain
BFree secondary education in England and Wales ✓
CCompulsory religious education in all state-funded schools
DCompulsory school attendance for all children up to the age of 18
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is Free secondary education in England and Wales.
The Education Act 1944, often called the "Butler Act" (after R.A. Butler), introduced free secondary education in England and Wales. It also established the division between primary and secondary schools.
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