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For how long did Webster's "Blue-backed Speller" books serve American children?
Two generations
Three generations
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Five generations
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Webster's "Blue-backed Speller" was first published in 1783 and went through numerous editions until the 1930s, serving five generations of American children. It was one of the most popular schoolbooks in the United States, and helped to standardize American English spelling.
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