What was a key characteristic of the educational system in New England during the 1830s?

19th Century Education Reform Challenges

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Charity schools for the poor
No formal education system
Locally supported schools
Private academies for the wealthy
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant barrier to school attendance in the 1830s?
Overcrowded classrooms
Too many schools to choose from
Social embarrassment from user fees
Lack of interest in education
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How were teachers typically compensated in the 1830s?
With high salaries
With local produce or lodging
With government grants
With stock options
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a common issue with the one-room schools across the nation?
They were only for boys
They lacked age and ability differentiation
They offered differentiated instruction
They were too large
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant challenge for education reformers in the early 19th century?
Finding qualified teachers
Convincing people that schooling was necessary
Building enough school buildings
Integrating technology into classrooms
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the literacy rate like in New England compared to European countries in the early 1800s?
Lower than Europe
About the same as Europe
Higher than Europe
Non-existent
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary goal of the Common Schools?
To focus solely on religious education
To provide uniform, tuition-free education for all
To offer specialized vocational training
To provide education only for the wealthy
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