United States:
- In the early 1900s, the United States did not have a federal law mandating compulsory education. Instead, each state had its own laws regarding school attendance.
- By 1918, all 50 states had compulsory education laws in place, requiring children to attend school until a certain age or grade level. The minimum age for school attendance varied from state to state, but it was typically around 8 or 9 years old.
- The maximum age for compulsory school attendance also varied, but it was typically around 14 or 16 years old.
United Kingdom:
- The Elementary Education Act of 1880 made education compulsory for children between the ages of 5 and 13 in England and Wales.
- The school leaving age was raised to 14 in 1918.
Canada:
- In the early 1900s, each province in Canada had its own compulsory education laws.
- By the 1930s, all provinces had laws requiring children to attend school until at least the age of 14.
Germany:
- The Prussian Elementary Education Act of 1872 made education compulsory for children between the ages of 6 and 14 in Prussia.
- This law was later adopted by other German states.
Japan:
- The Elementary Education Act of 1872 made education compulsory for children between the ages of 6 and 14 in Japan.
- The school leaving age was raised to 16 in 1907.
It's important to note that these are just a few examples, and there was variation in the specific laws and regulations regarding compulsory education in different countries and regions during the early 1900s.