L.6--Section 6

What was a common reason for the lack of formal education in the Middle and Southern Colonies?

• The colonies had too many public schools.

• Religious differences and scattered populations.

• The colonies had abundant resources for education.

• The colonies had a unified education system.

Why did the Puritans in New England support education?

• They wanted their children to become wealthy merchants.

• They believed education was unnecessary.

• They wanted their children to read and understand the Bible.

• They wanted to prevent rebellion.

How did Massachusetts encourage education in 1647?

• By banning the education of enslaved people.

• By requiring towns with 50 families to hire an instructor.

• By building schools in every town.

• By providing free education to all children.

What was a typical feature of colonial schools in New England?

• They had multiple classrooms and teachers.

• They were one-room buildings with a fireplace.

• They had advanced technology and resources.

• They were located in large cities only.

What was the primary educational resource used in New England schools?

• The New England Primer.

• The Bible.

• Maps of the Americas.

• Chalkboards and textbooks.

How did families in the Southern Colonies typically educate their children?

• By sending them to public schools.

• By hiring tutors or pooling resources for a teacher.

• By sending them to schools in New England.

• By relying on government-funded education.

What was a common belief about education for boys and girls in the colonies?

• Boys and girls needed the same level of education.

• Girls needed more education than boys.

• Boys needed more education to run a business or trade.

• Education was not important for either gender.

What was a contribution parents could make to support village schools in New England?

• Building new school buildings.

• Providing money, vegetables, or firewood.

• Hiring private tutors for their children.

• Sending their children to schools in England.

Why were enslaved people banned from receiving education in the colonies?

• To prevent them from becoming wealthy.

• To prevent communication that might lead to rebellion.

• To ensure they could read the Bible.

• To encourage them to work harder.

What was a challenge to public education in the Middle Colonies?

• Lack of interest in education.

• Religious differences among the population.

• Abundance of public schools.

• Overpopulation in cities.