What School Was Like in the 13 Colonies

When did the modern institution of the public school get a foothold in America?

• 18th century

• 17th century

• Early 20th century

• Mid-19th century

Which school offered education to around 400 free and enslaved African American students between 1760 and 1774?

• Old Deluder School

• Harvard College

• Bray School

• Providence School

What was the primary reason Puritans placed a high priority on education?

• Economic advancement

• Political power

• Religious duty

• Social status

What was the 'hornbook' used for in colonial education?

• Studying geography

• Learning to read and write

• Memorizing historical dates

• Teaching arithmetic

What did the 'Old Deluder Satan Act' of 1647 require?

• Every town with 50 households to provide a petty school

• All children to attend school

• Free education for all children

• Mandatory religious instruction

Which colony was the first to establish a permanent English settlement in the Americas?

• New York

• Georgia

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

What was the primary textbook used in New England petty schools?

• The Hornbook

• The New England Primer

• The Latin Grammar

• The Bible

What was the main purpose of grammar schools in New England?

• Teaching basic arithmetic

• Preparing boys for Harvard College

• Providing vocational training

• Offering free education to all

How did Southern colonies typically handle education?

• Through public schools

• By sending children overseas

• By building many local schools

• With compulsory attendance laws

What was a 'dame school'?

• A formal school for boys

• An informal school run by an older woman

• A school for wealthy children

• A school for religious instruction