Horace Mann and Education Reform

The video discusses the common school movement in 19th-century America, highlighting key reformers like Horace Mann. It explores the political context of the 1830s, including the expansion of voting rights and the rise of Jacksonian Democracy. Reformers, mostly middle-class Protestants, aimed to create a uniform state-supported school system to sustain democracy and reduce social chaos. Horace Mann's contributions, including his role in establishing a state board of education and his influence from the Prussian system, are emphasized. The video concludes with the shared values and goals of these reformers.

Who were the primary advocates of the Common School Movement?

• Native-born middle-class Protestants

• Immigrant laborers

• Southern plantation owners

• Native American tribes

What was a significant political change during the 1830s in the United States?

• Introduction of women's suffrage

• Extension of voting rights to all white men

• Abolition of slavery

• Formation of the Republican Party

Which political party did most education reformers align with?

• Republican Party

• Whig Party

• Federalist Party

• Democratic Party

Who was considered the first among peers in the Common School reformers?

• Henry Barnard

• John Pierce

• Horace Mann

• William Seward

What was Horace Mann's role in Massachusetts?

• State Superintendent of Education

• Senator

• Governor

• Mayor of Boston

What did Horace Mann do to improve the education system in Massachusetts?

• Introduced a new curriculum

• Hired more teachers

• Built new schools

• Traveled to Prussia to study their education system

What was a common belief among education reformers regarding democracy?

• Democracy was not suitable for America

• Democracy should be limited to the elite

• Education was key to sustaining democracy

• Democracy was inherently flawed

What was a shared value among the education reformers?

• Enthusiasm for hard work and self-improvement

• Support for monarchy

• Belief in isolationism

• Advocacy for communism

What was the main goal of the Common School Movement?

• To create a uniform state-supported school system

• To abolish public schools

• To privatize education

• To limit education to the wealthy

What was Horace Mann's position after his time in the House of Representatives?

• Mayor of New York City

• Governor of Massachusetts

• President of Antioch College

• President of Harvard University