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What system did Edward Smith-Stanley introduce in Ireland?

  • The healthcare system

  • The taxation system

  • The state education system

  • The transport system

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The state education system was introduced in Ireland by Edward Smith-Stanley in 1831. The system was created in order to provide free, compulsory, and secular education to all children in Ireland. The system was a major step forward for the country, as it helped to improve the literacy rate and provide more opportunities for Irish children.
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