Which of the following is most significant about the colonial period in helping us understand American education?

Test Description: Quiz for Ch 4, including subtitles: The Colonial Period, The Early National Period, The Common School Movement: The Rise of State Support for Public Education,The Evolution of the American High School, Searching for Equality: The Ed of Cultural Minorities

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AEarly National Period. BProgressive Era. Ccolonial period. Dcommon school movement.

AMales of all socioeconomic classes and wealthy females BWealthy males and wealthy females CMales of all socioeconomic classes DWealthy males

AIt made public education mandatory for all children aged 13 and under. BIt provided a framework for differentiating American education from its European roots. CIt provided a legal foundation for the public support of education. DIt provided the precedent for the principle of separation of church and state.

AIt helps us understand why religion remains an important issue in American education. BIt helps us understand why the federal government has turned much of the responsibility for education over to the states. CIt helps us understand why teacher preparation programs (such as the one you’re in) came to exist. DIt helps us understand how the present organization of elementary, middle, and high schools came to exist.

AIt was the law that removed the federal government from direct involvement in running America’s schools. BIt was the law that set aside land that would be used to financially support public education. CIt was the law the formally established the principle of separation of church and state. DIt was the law that established free public education for all students.

AThe Land Ordinance of 1785 that provided a basis for financial support of education. BThe Old Deluder Satan Act which provided for public support of education. CThe First Amendment to the Constitution, which established the principle of separation of church and state. DThe Constitution's 10th Amendment which says areas not assigned to the fed. government would be the responsibility of states.

Athe separation of church and state and the removal of the federal government from a central role in running America’s schools Bestablishment of public support for education and the development of the comprehensive high school. Cthe “Old Deluder Satan Act” and the establishment of a widespread system of parochial schools. Destablishment of the Dept. of Ed. as a fed. cabinet post and the creation of vouchers to support religion for society members

AAn historical attempt to make education available to all children in the United States BThe process of reserving public land specifically for the purpose of funding public education CAn attempt to increase the quality of teachers by establishing normal schools. DThe process of putting common people in leadership roles in education

AHe spearheaded the idea that all citizens should have the right to attend a tax-supported elementary school. BHe was the leader of the movement to remove the federal government from direct involvement in running America’s schools. CHe was the person who wrote and spearheaded the passing of the Northwest Ordinance of 1785. DHe spearheaded legislation that led to the principle of separation of church and state.

ACitizens are reluctant to pay school taxes, so adequate funding sometimes isn’t available. BMost of the taxes are paid by wealthy people who are unwilling to support education for all citizens. COnly a small portion of tax money goes to education, so education is consistently under-funded. DFunding is often inequitable, because some districts have high tax bases, whereas others have very low tax bases.

AThe Latin Grammar School and the English High School BThe Latin Grammar School and Franklin’s Academy CThe English High School and the comprehensive high school DFranklin’s Academy and the English High School

AA view of learning that emphasizes a study of classic literature, such as Shakespeare, that has endured throughout history BA view of learning that emphasizes the role of experience and hands-on activities in learning CA view of learning suggesting that the best education involves mental discipline and training the powers of the mind. DA view of learning that suggests that students learn best when taught by well-prepared teachers

AThe establishment of different grades in elementary schools, which prepared students for the rigorous content of high schools BThe establishment of Normal Schools, which resulted in a teaching force able to work effectively in modern high schools CThe preparation of the report titled The Cardinal Principles of Education, which established goals for high schools DThe development of the English High School, whose curriculum included English, math, science, history, and geography

ANative American education. BHispanic education. CAfrican American education. DAsian American education.

AAfrican American students. BNative American students. CHispanic students. DAsian American students.

AHispanic students. BAsian American students. CAfrican American students. DNative American students.

ANational Defense Education Act. BHead Start. CIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act. DTitle I.

ABrown vs. the Board of Education of Topeka. Bthe National Defense Education Act. CTitle IX. Dthe Civil Rights Act.

ATitle IX. Bthe Gender Equity Legislative Mandate. Cthe Civil Rights Act. DPL 94-142.

Aprogressive schools. Bintegrated schools. Cmagnet schools. DTitle I schools.

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How did the colonial period affect education?

The books were bought by parents, and illiteracy was absent because parents taught their children how to read outside of a formal school setting. Coupled with the vocational skills children learned from their parents, home education met the demands of the free market. For many, formal schooling was simply unnecessary.

What was the purpose of education in colonial America?

The Puritans encouraged Colonial Education for religious reasons as Bible reading and Bible study played an important role in their religion. Puritan parents believed that the education of their children in religion was their premier duty.

How was American education during the colonial and revolutionary era?

Early Colonial Period to the American Revolution: A Free Market in Education. Early colonial America was arguably the freest civil society that has ever existed. This freedom extended to education, which meant that parents were responsible for, and had complete control of, their children's schooling.

How was education in colonial America different that it is today?

Colonial America during the 17th and 18th centuries had a very different educational system from what we have today in America. Poorer students usually skipped school to enter an apprenticeship while rich students had private tutoring and others attended dame schools.

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