How did the needs of business and industry influence public education in the united states

it was also harmful because the need for people and the type of machinery use required

The needs of business and industry promoted the rise of public education in the United States.

Explanation:

The Industrial Revolution was a period of major economic growth and social changes in the United States. One of these changes occurred in the field of Education. The government and employers needed educated workers to keep on advancing industrialization and for this purpose, the need for public education gained support and mass schooling began to take place. Subjects such as Maths, Science and Engineering were the most important ones. Businesses and industries needed specialised workers who could inroduce new methods and ideas, so this is why government decided to promote public education.

2018 means 2018 ce or common era

there have been other eras too including bce, which included way more years.