The passage's primary purpose is to __________.
Summarize the accomplishments of United States public universities since the 19th century
Summarize the historical effect of the Morill Land-Grant Act on United States public universities
Discuss the relationship between United States higher education and the cultural values of the nation
Explain the historical influence of religion on the development of the university system

Explain the historical influence of religion on the development of the university system

Summarize the accomplishments of United States public universities since the 19th century

Summarize the historical effect of the Morill Land-Grant Act on United States public universities

Discuss the relationship between United States higher education and the cultural values of the nation

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The passage follows and explores the history and impact of public education in the U.S. This, then, is central to the passage. The passage begins with a history of public education and then goes on to discuss how higher education creates a more aware citizen which is directly related to the well being of a country (this realization led to the establishment of public universities). So, option C best befits the context here. The ideas of options A, B and D are not central to the passage, so they are incorrect.

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