Rury: Chapters 2&3: Changes into the 19th Century

What was one of the significant changes in the United States during the 19th century?

• The decline of industrialization

• The decrease in population

• The expansion of English-speaking settlements westward

• The reduction of transportation networks

What did industrialists often turn to in order to reduce costs?

• Increasing wages

• Child labor

• Reducing working hours

• Improving working conditions

What did many educators believe represented the future of education?

• Military training

• Industrial development

• Agricultural development

• Artistic development

What was one of the primary reasons New York leaders petitioned the City Council for support in 1828?

• To reduce the need for more prisons

• To increase the number of schools

• To improve the quality of education

• To provide free education for all

What was the main purpose of "charity schools"?

• To teach acceptable norms of behavior and basic literacy

• To provide advanced education for the elite

• To offer vocational training for adults

• To prepare students for university education

What was the main appeal of the Lancastrian education system for reformers?

• Its efficiency and low cost

• Its focus on higher education

• Its emphasis on physical education

• Its integration of modern technology

What was a significant educational development in the 19th century?

• The establishment of private academies

• The growth of secondary education

• The decline of public schools

• The introduction of online learning

What was a significant driving force behind the development of common school reform in the early 19th century?

• Industrialists

• Workmen’s parties and early labor organizations

• Wealthy landowners

• Religious groups

What was the main concern of many rural folks regarding the new and enhanced schooling?

• High costs of education

• Lack of qualified teachers

• Preservation of a traditional way of life

• Overcrowded classrooms

What did reformers in small communities often reflect a preference for?

• Advanced scientific education

• Basic literacy and Protestant values

• Vocational training

• Military training