Investigating Trends and Issues in Education

What were Europeans seeking when they came to the new land during the American Colonial Period?

• Political power

• Economic opportunity, religious freedom, and a better society

• Military dominance

• Scientific knowledge

What was the main purpose of education during the American Colonial Period?

Who was more likely to get a formal education during the American Colonial Period?

• Females

• Males

• Both equally

• Neither

When did the American National Period begin?

• 1776

• 1840

• 1492

• 1865

What was a key characteristic of the American National Period?

• Formation of the United States as an independent nation

• The beginning of the Civil War

• The discovery of gold in California

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

What was the primary goal of early public schools during the American National Period?

• To create informed and responsible citizens

• To promote industrialization

• To expand the military

• To increase agricultural production

What type of schoolhouses were common during the American National Period?

• Large multi-room buildings

• One-room schoolhouses

• Online virtual classrooms

• Mobile classrooms

What did the American National Period lay the groundwork for in the United States?

• The development of a more formalized and widespread public education system

• The establishment of private schools

• The creation of vocational training centers

• The expansion of higher education institutions

Who founded the first public library?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

Who founded the first secondary school?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• John Hancock