Foundation of Public Education

Front

Was there public education in 1776?

Back

No

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Who is known for fighting for public education?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Who said the expanding to education was important to keep a "Permanent Union?"

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George Washington

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What state had the first Public Education?

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Massachusetts

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Who was the head of the Department of Education in Massachusetts that pushed for public education nation wide?

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Horace Mann

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When did free public education spread across the country?

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1830's

Front

What percentage did the number of children enrolled in public education rise to from 1830 to 1870?

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55% -> 78%

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How many years did Thomas Jefferson's proposal offer of free education?

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3

Front

What did John Adams do?

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He wrote up the Massachusetts Constitution and centered it around education.