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What was a significant feature of the education policies during the Sexenio Democrático?
What was a significant feature of the education policies during the Sexenio Democrático?
Which constitutional article supported academic freedom during the Sexenio Democrático?
Which constitutional article supported academic freedom during the Sexenio Democrático?
During the Sexenio Democrático, which demographic policy was significantly promoted?
During the Sexenio Democrático, which demographic policy was significantly promoted?
Which organization played a crucial role in the decentralized educational measures during the Sexenio Democrático?
Which organization played a crucial role in the decentralized educational measures during the Sexenio Democrático?
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What percentage of illiteracy was a major challenge during the early years of the Sexenio Democrático?
What percentage of illiteracy was a major challenge during the early years of the Sexenio Democrático?
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Study Notes
Sexenio Democrático (1868-1874)
- Progressive political era, emphasizing universal suffrage and religious freedom.
- High illiteracy rate (70%) in the country.
- Education reformers supported secular, public, universal, and free education.
- Promoted academic freedom (libertad de cátedra) and freedom of education (Article 24 of Constitution).
- Favored a decentralized education system, involving provincial and local governments (Diputaciones provinciales).
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Explore the political advancements during the Sexenio Democrático, focusing on universal suffrage, religious freedom, and educational reforms. This period aimed to combat high illiteracy rates through the promotion of a public and secular education system. Discover the impact of these reforms on provincial and local governance.
