Who were not allowed to go to school in the mid-1850s?

In the mid-1850s, education opportunities were limited primarily for African American children, especially in the southern states, where laws enforced segregation and prohibited their access to public schools. Additionally, many girls, particularly from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, faced barriers to education, as societal norms often prioritized male education. Native American children were also largely excluded from formal schooling, as government policies aimed to assimilate them into Euro-American culture.