PRET Education in Colonial America

What was one of the first priorities of the settlers in New England after establishing their homes?

• Advancing learning

• Establishing trade routes

• Building roads

• Creating a military defense

In what year was Harvard College established?

• 1620

• 1636

• 1642

• 1650

Why did the Puritans believe education was important?

• To gain wealth

• To read the Bible

• To become leaders

• To travel abroad

Which book was commonly used as a child's first introduction to reading?

• New England Primer

• The Horn Book

• Family Bible

• The Catechism

What was the primary focus of education in Puritan schools?

• Mathematics

• Science

• Religion

• Literature

Who was Cotton Mather?

• A military leader

• A Puritan minister

• A trader

• A scientist

What did the Massachusetts law of 1642 require?

• All children to attend private schools

• Parents to ensure children learn to read

• Schools to provide free lunches

• Teachers to be certified

Which institution was founded by Benjamin Franklin?

• Harvard College

• The Academy

• The Latin Grammar School

• The Dame School

How did the education system in the southern colonies differ from that in New England?

• It focused solely on religious studies

• It was largely dependent on the Church of England

• It had no schools at all

• It included mandatory public education

What did the Ordinance of 1787 provide for education?

• Establishment of private schools

• Funding for public education through land sales

• Mandatory attendance at religious schools

• Elimination of all schools