The book industry was slow to develop after the revolutionary war. books were still expensive, and literacy remained a luxury. but in a movement that began before the civil war, came to most states by 1900, swelling the number of readers. a. compulsory education b. reduced taxes on the purchase of books c. the railroads d. the automobile

A - Compulsory education.

Explanation:

Compulsory education, as it's name suggests, refers to the requirement of all people to be educated by the government. Depending the country and type of society, what is perceived as education may change (could be homeschooling or registered schooling). It's a double movement for parents given that they are to see that their children receive instruction and the government has to provide the opportunities.

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answer: a federal government has final authority on interstate/inter provincial  and international affairs, a confederation is one where the central/national government or authority is governing body what does not have final say over the same matters. hopefully this and i will try again if you don't like this answer : )

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