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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Baby Boom

Question 1 • RMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 2

Why did California adopt the Master Plan for Higher Education?

Answer
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to provide greater access to higher education in response to a growing population
B
to lower the admissions requirements for universities so more students could attend
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to reduce the number of colleges and universities in the state
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to limit college admissions so only the strongest students could attend

Explanation

California adopted the Master Plan for Higher Education in 1960 as its population grew and more people sought college. The plan organized the state’s public colleges and universities to expand access, with different systems serving students with different academic goals. It did not simply lower university admissions standards or aim to reduce the number of institutions.

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