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WorksheetsEAP Unit 4: History of Education: Early National Period
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 27mins
During the American Early National Period, _____ founded the first public library.
A. George Washington
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. Alexander Hamilton
D. Benjamin Franklin
_____ was responsible for developing the first public system of education.
A. George Washington
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. Alexander Hamilton
D. Benjamin Franklin
Which three of these did Benjamin Franklin do?
scientist
doctor
writer
teacher
inventor
Early National period - who were two important leaders during this time?
Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson
George Washington and Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr
John Dewey and Maria Montessori
Early National Period - Who founded the University of Virginia?
Thomas Jefferson
Virginia Washington
John Dewey
Horace Mann
Early National Period - Why did people at this time want to create schools?
to improve each person's brain
to increase church membership
to honor the King
to better society
Early National Period - Who started the first library?
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
Horace Mann
John Dewey
A classical secondary school in colonial America that emphasized elements of Latin and English grammar schools, and by the nineteenth century became more of a college preparatory school.
Common School
Dame School
Franklin Academy
Normal School
Which of the following is the first college in the United States?
College of William and Mary
Harvard
Spellman
Yale
When was the Early National Period?
(1607–1775)
(1776–1840)
What were the Southern Colonies?
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia
Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire
New York, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania
What were in the New England Colonies?
Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire
New York, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia
What were the Middle Colonies?
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia
Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire
New York, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania
In which colony was the first law about school attendance made?
Middle
New England
Plymouth
Southern
Which subject was NOT part of the Franklin Academy’s curriculum?
astronomy
dramatics
navigation
religious studies
Which institution evolved from Franklin’s Academy?
Harvard University
Princeton University
University of Pennsylvania
University of Virginia
Thomas Jefferson believed education was essential for:
Religious devotion
Democracy’s success
Maintaining monarchy
Military strength
During the Early National Period, education shifted from religion to a focus on:
Citizenship and practical skills
Arts and literature only
Theology and worship
Music and athletics
What was a significant change in education during the Early National Period?
Greater emphasis on religious education
Emphasis on critical thinking
Limited access to education in cities
A decline in educational institutions
In the Early National Period, which of the following was commonly used in schools due to the lack of paper?
Clay tablets
Chalk and slates
Wooden tablets
Hornbooks
Which subjects were included in the curriculum for boys from wealthy families?
Science and navigation
Greek, Latin, and mathematics
Only reading and writing
Art and music only
During the Early National Period, education for children in rural areas:
Was readily available to all
Often required travel to city centers
Remained limited compared to urban areas
Focused primarily on advanced sciences
Which of the following was a belief held by Thomas Jefferson regarding education?
It should be controlled by religious institutions.
It was only necessary for wealthy families.
It was essential for empowering citizens.
It should only teach reading and writing.
In Franklin’s vision for education, which type of skills were prioritized?
Skills focused on military training
Practical skills for various fields
Purely theoretical knowledge
Exclusive religious studies
Which area was known as the Middle colonies?
Locate and select the New England Colonies on the map.
Locate and select the Southern Colonies on the map.
Thomas Jerfferson was the _____ president of the United States.
first
second
third
fourth
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