18th Century Education

What are major influences in 18th century education?

• Educators only resort to corporal punishment

• Need and funding for education

• Limited culture norms and beliefs, undervalued educators

• Legislators didn't find it important

Select which subject was taught at the Franklin academy.

• Arts

• Chemistry

• Reading

• Navigation

What subjects were the focus of private academies?

• Trade and Mathematics

• Business and Trade

• Mathematics and Astronomy

• Business and Navigation

The Virginia Bill, proposed by Thomas Jefferson, passed in 1789.

• True
• False

Describe southern education in the 18th century for Native and African Americans.

• Town Schools

• Segregated Institutions

• Nonexistent

• Private Academies

Who wrote the American Spelling Book?

• Mistress Robbins

• Thomas Jefferson
• Benjamin Franklin
• Noah Webster

How were teacher's living in the 18th century?

• Teachers lived in luxury with high salaries and no additional jobs.
• Teachers were often living with students and their families. Known as "boarding around town"

• Teachers traveled frequently and lived in large cities with extravagant lifestyles.
• Teachers were often living with students and their families. Known as "boarding 'round"

How did the Northwest Land Ordinance of 1787 describe schools?

• The Northwest Land Ordinance of 1787 mandated schools to be built in every town.
• The Northwest Land Ordinance of 1787 described schools as unnecessary for the territory.
• The Northwest Land Ordinance of 1787 described schools as being encouraged and important for the territory.
• The Northwest Land Ordinance of 1787 described schools as being discouraged for African Americans

In the late 18th century, many colleges saw a fluctuation of degree studies. A preference of medicine and law emerged.

• True
• False

Education is mentioned in the US Constitution, specifically the tenth amendment.

• True
• False