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Quel est l’objectif des lois scolaires de la IIIe République ?What was the aim of the school laws of the Third Republic?

Answer

Rendre l’école primaire gratuite, laïque et obligatoireTo make primary school free, secular and compulsory

Explanation

The Jules Ferry laws of 1881 and 1882 made public primary school free, secular and compulsory for girls and boys.

Source: Lois du 16 juin 1881 et du 28 mars 1882 (lois Jules Ferry)Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

  1. Réserver l’école aux garçonsTo keep school for boys only
  2. Rendre l’école primaire gratuite, laïque et obligatoireTo make primary school free, secular and compulsory
  3. Confier toutes les écoles à l’ÉgliseTo hand all schools over to the Church
  4. Rendre l’école payante pour tousTo make school fee-paying for everyone

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