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What act passed under James introduced compulsory education?

  • Education Act of 1496

  • Education Act of 1503

  • Education Act of 1512

  • Education Act of 1488

Answer

The Education Act of 1496 was passed under James IV of Scotland and required all parishes to provide education for all children between the ages of 6 and 14. The act was a significant step in the development of education in Scotland and helped to ensure that a basic level of education was available to all children.
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