What was Thomas Jefferson's primary motivation for advocating for public education?

A) to make religion a prominent part of schooling
B) to increase ignorance so that government leaders could get away with more
C) to increase the number of merchants
D) to make the people more informed voters
E) to improve relations with the native Americans

Public Education

An education system financed and administered by the government, offering tuition-free education to all children and adhering to a standardized curriculum.

Thomas Jefferson

The third President of the United States (1801–1809), principal author of the Declaration of Independence, and influential Founding Father known for his contributions to American political philosophy and governance.

Informed Voters

Individuals who have comprehensive knowledge about political issues, candidates, and policies, enabling them to make educated choices during elections.