Question

how did horace mann influence reforms in the 19th century? he convinced states to build hospitals to provide care for mentally ill people. he pushed for public schools and professionally trained teachers supported by taxpayers. he raised awareness about the harmful effects of alcohol. he encouraged people to form labor unions to improve wages and working conditions.

Explanation:

Horace Mann is known as the "Father of the Common School Movement." His work focused on advocating for public education, including public schools and professionally trained teachers funded by taxpayers. The option about building hospitals for the mentally ill is associated with Dorothea Dix, raising awareness about alcohol's harm was part of the temperance movement (not Mann's focus), and labor union advocacy was not his area of work.

Answer:

B. He pushed for public schools and professionally trained teachers supported by taxpayers.