Horace Mann
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Horace Mann- Pioneer of American Public Schools
Find a characteristic in his life that shows he valued education.
He went into politics.
He was a lawyer.
He grew up in rural America.
He initiated teacher training colleges.
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CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.4.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is Horace Mann best known for in the context of American education?
Establishing the first public library
Founding the first public school
Initiating teacher training colleges
Writing the first American textbook
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CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes Horace Mann's contribution to education?
He was a famous novelist.
He reformed the American public school system.
He invented a new teaching method.
He was a renowned poet.
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CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In which century did Horace Mann make significant contributions to education?
17th century
18th century
19th century
20th century
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CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What was one of Horace Mann's key beliefs about education?
Education should be free and universal.
Education should be exclusive to the wealthy.
Education should focus solely on mathematics.
Education should be optional.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which state did Horace Mann serve as Secretary of Education?
New York
Massachusetts
Virginia
California
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Horace Mann is often referred to as the 'Father of' what?
Modern Science
American Public Education
Classical Literature
American Poetry
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
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