Noah Webster

When was Webster's first dictionary published?

• 1806

• 1825

• 1830

• 1843

How much did Webster's first dictionary cost?

• $.25

• $1.00

• $1.50

• $1.75

Which of the following items were included in Webster's American Speller? (Choose all that apply)

• American Cities, Names, and Words

• Words were grouped together alphabetically

• Secular Morality Lessons

• Instructions for teachers on how to teach reading and spelling

• English Cities, Names, and Words

How many words were in Webster's Completed American Dictionary?

• 40,000

• 55,000

• 62,000

• 70,000

American English grammar rules are based on what language?

• Latin

• Greek

• Old English

• English

Where was Noah Webster born?

• New Haven CT

• Amherst, MA

• West Hartford, CT

• Sharon, CT

Which university did Webster attend?

• Harvard

• Yale

• Stanford

• Amherst College

What did Noah Webster already know before beginning his education as a child? Select all that apply.

• Alphabet

• Creation Story

• Numbers

• Lord's prayer

How many schools did Webster open or assist in founding?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Webster wanted only men to have both the practical knowledge to live day to day and the intellectual skills to govern themselves.

• True

• False