It would generally be "growth" that focuses on equal opportunities for education, since it is in the best interest of the country in question to have as many educated citizens as possible.
Both a and c are correct, however I think that A would be the most correct answer in this case.
They had more resources and national wealth
Answer:
The Compromise of 1877.
Explanation:
It was an informal agreement between the southern democrats and Rutherford B. Hayes to settle the result of the 1876 election.