A Long and Illustrious History
The Education Act 1944 (Butler Act) introduced:
ACompulsory education up to age 18
BFree secondary education in England and Wales ✓
CThe first universities in Britain
DCompulsory religious education
Explanation
The Education Act 1944, often called the "Butler Act" (after R.A. Butler), introduced free secondary education in England and Wales. It also established the division between primary and secondary schools.
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