History of Education in America

Which period began after the Declaration of Independence was signed?

• The American Colonial Period

• The Common School Period

• The American National Period

• The Industrial Revolution

Who founded the first public library in America?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Noah Webster

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

What was a significant change in education during the Common School Period (1840-1880)?

• Education went from private to common

• Education focused on religious studies

• Education was only for males

• Education was primarily home-based

What was one of the goals of education during the American National Period (1776-1840)?

• To create informed and responsible citizens

• To prepare individuals for religious roles

• To focus on scientific research

• To promote private schooling

Which of the following was a focus of schools during the American National Period?

• Science and technology

• Reading, arithmetic, and moral instruction

• Physical education

• Foreign languages

What significant event occurred during the Common School Period (1840-1880)?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Civil War and freeing of slaves

• The founding of the first public library

• The publication of Webster's dictionary

Who was a strong advocate for public education and believed common people should be educated to take part in government?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• Noah Webster

• John Adams

Who is often called the 'Father of the Common School Movement'?

• John Dewey

• Horace Mann

• Booker T. Washington

• W.E.B. Du Bois

What was Horace Mann devoted to creating?

• A private school system

• A religious school system

• A more equitable public school system

• A vocational school system

What did citizens trained to think critically and independently aim to improve?

• School infrastructure

• Living and working conditions

• Government policies

• Technological advancements