Education in the American Colonial Period

What was a common belief about education in the Middle Colonies during the American Colonial Period?

• Only the wealthy should be educated.

• Education was not important.

• Everyone should be educated and were tolerant of all beliefs.

• Education was reserved for religious leaders.

Which group of colonies valued reading the Bible and believed in the importance of religious education?

• Southern Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• New England Colonies

• Western Colonies

Who were more likely to receive education in the Southern Colonies during the American Colonial Period?

• Sons of middle class and poor families

• Sons of wealthy plantation owners

• Everyone equally, regardless of social status

• Daughters of wealthy families

What skills were girls specifically taught during the American Colonial Period?

• Latin and Greek

• Sewing and basic house skills

• Advanced math and science

• Reading and writing

What was the social status of teachers during the American Colonial Period?

• They were ranked just below religious leaders in importance

• They were considered the least important members of the community

• They had the same status as the children they taught

• They were regarded as servants

What was the requirement of the Old Deluder Satan Law of 1647?

• Every town must have a church.

• Every town of fifty households must hire and pay a teacher of reading and writing.

• Every town must provide free housing to teachers.

• Every town must build a school for children.

What was the purpose of hiring a teacher of reading and writing according to the Old Deluder Satan Law of 1647?

• To ensure all children could attend a school.

• To provide employment to teachers.

• To enable people to read the Bible.

• To teach children about the law.

What did Benjamin Franklin start that was open to anyone who could pay to attend?

• The first public university

• An academy also known as a college prep school

• The idea of public education

• The first public library

What did Thomas Jefferson believe about education?

• It should be exclusive to the wealthy

• It should be based on religious teachings

• All people should be educated to contribute to society

• It should be limited to certain professions

What institution did Thomas Jefferson establish?

• The first public library

• An academy also known as a college prep school

• The University of Virginia

• A private tutoring service