History of Education Part 1-3 Quiz

During the 1600-1700’s, where did children primarily receive their education?

• In the fields

• In the church

• In the home

• In the school

What was the primary focus of instruction for women in the 19th century?

• Reading and writing

• Arithmetic

• Sewing and knitting

• Astronomy

What was the primary focus of instruction for men in the 1600-1700’s?

• Farming

• Reading and writing

• Sewing

• Cooking

In the 1800's what percentage of children did not make it to their 5th birthday?

• 20%

• 46%

• 30%

• 40%

Where were more schools located in the early 19th century?

• West

• East

• South

• North

What kinds of jobs did even small children participate in before they were required to attend school? (choose all that apply)

• Chimney sweep

• Cleaning under machines in factories

• Pickpocketing

• Running the high powered machinery

In which city was the first school for African Americans in America established?

• Washington D.C.

• New York City

• Boston

• Philadelphia

What was the main purpose of the first Department of Education created in 1867?

• To establish curriculum standards

• To build schools

• To collect information and statistics about the nation's schools

• To train teachers

Who was the educational reformer that believed schools should be democratic, universal and non-sectarian?

• Henry Barnard

• Horace Mann

• James Carter

• Catharine Beecher

What did federal 'land grants' support in the 19th century?

• Agricultural subsidies

• Creation and maintenance of schools

• Military training

• Infrastructure development