Question

Which statement best explains how North Carolina’s "education governor" Charles Aycock helped expand education?

Answer 1

Answer:

- He used public funds to build segregated schools for white and African American students.

Explanation:

Charles Aycock (1859-1912) was governor of North Carolina from 1901 to 1905.  During his campaign, he promised he'd do his utmost to improve the public school system. When he was elected as governor, he dedicated himself to the betterment of education in the state. Using public funds, hundreds of schools were built across North Carolina, wages of teachers were increased, school terms were lengthened, and hundreds of public libraries were built. By the end of his term, 599 schools for whites and 91 for African Americans had been built. For his work in improving and expanding public education, he was known as the "Education Governor"