19th Century Education Reform Challenges

19th Century Education Reform Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Moral Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the Common School Movement's efforts to address educational disparities in the 1830s. It highlights regional differences in schooling, challenges faced by early schools, and the reformers' vision for a unified, accessible education system. A case study of Charlestown, Massachusetts, illustrates the social dynamics and integration efforts in schools.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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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