Education and Social Change in America

The video discusses the expansion of public and higher education in America during the late 1800s and early 1900s. It highlights reforms that increased school attendance and expanded curricula to include technical and managerial skills. The growth mainly benefited white communities, while African Americans and immigrants faced challenges. Higher education saw the emergence of research universities and professional schools. African American leaders like Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois played significant roles in advocating for education.

What was a significant change in public education laws between 1865 and 1895?

• Only boys were required to attend school.

• School attendance was made optional for all children.

• All children were required to attend school until the age of 18.

• Children were required to attend school for at least three months each year.

By 1900, what percentage of American children aged 8 to 14 attended school?

• Almost half

• Almost one-quarter

• Almost three-quarters

• Almost all

Which of the following subjects was NOT part of the expanded high school curriculum by the turn of the century?

• Science

• Home Economics

• Civics

• Philosophy

What was a major reason for the inclusion of technical and managerial courses in high schools?

• To prepare students for industrial and office jobs

• To prepare students for agricultural jobs

• To prepare students for military service

• To prepare students for religious vocations

What was a common goal among immigrant parents regarding their children's education?

• To Americanize their children

• To keep them out of school

• To prepare them for agricultural work

• To ensure they learned multiple languages

By the turn of the century, what percentage of Americans attended college?

• About 20%

• About 10%

• About 5%

• About 2%

Which new disciplines emerged in research universities during this period?

• Philosophy and Theology

• Psychology and Sociology

• Art and Music

• Engineering and Architecture

What was Booker T. Washington's belief regarding the end of racism?

• Racism would end through political activism.

• Racism would end when blacks acquired useful labor skills.

• Racism would end through religious conversion.

• Racism would end through isolation from white communities.

What was W.E.B. Du Bois's educational philosophy?

• Blacks should focus on vocational training.

• Blacks should only study classical subjects.

• Blacks should avoid higher education.

• Blacks should seek a liberal arts education.

Which institution was NOT founded with the help of the Freedmen's Bureau?

• Fisk University

• Harvard University

• Atlanta University

• Howard University