TBTM20061208 Posted on December 8, 2006 by Elizaphanian Average literacy in the US fell after the introduction of centralised schooling in the mid-nineteenth century. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Like this:Like Loading...