Horace Mann and American Public Education

Where was Horace Mann born?

• Worcester

• Dedham

• Franklin

• Boston

What did Benjamin Franklin send to the town of Franklin instead of money for a new bell?

• Food supplies

• Musical instruments

• Books

• Clothing

Which university did Horace Mann attend?

• Brown University

• Yale University

• Princeton University

• Harvard University

What position did Horace Mann hold in the Massachusetts General Court?

• President

• Secretary

• Senator

• Governor

What did Horace Mann establish in Massachusetts in 1837?

• Mental Health Clinics

• State Hospitals

• Public Libraries

• Board of Education

What type of education did Horace Mann advocate for all children in Massachusetts?

• Nonsectarian Education

• Vocational Education

• Religious Education

• Private Education

What did Horace Mann create to ensure proper training for teachers?

• Military Academies

• Technical Colleges

• Art Academies

• Normal Schools

What is Horace Mann considered as in relation to American public education?

• Father of Private Education

• Father of Vocational Education

• Father of American Public Education

• Father of Public Libraries