In the early years of america, why was the education of children not much of a priority? there were very few schools located near many of the towns. quality teachers were rare, because there was no way to pay them. children had to work with parents, to their families survive. most politicians did not think there was a need for educating them.

The correct answer is C) Children had to work with parents, to help their families survive.

In the early years of America, the education of children was not much of a priority because children had to work with parents, to help their families survive.

At the beginning of the American colonies, life was not easy for the European colonists in North America. Since the first colony founded in America, Jamestown, Virginia, colonists had to work very hard in order to make a living under difficult conditions such as being in a new land, having to relate to the Native American Tribes, learn how they got their food in those places, and many other reasons. That is why in the early years of America, the education of children was not much of a priority because children had to work with parents, to help their families survive.

either b) they were often feared and despised by other native cultures. or

c) their obsession allowed them to coexist with many other native cultures because of their peaceful nature.

the answer for 3 is b and the answer for 4 is d