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Horace Mann
McGuffey Reader
100
This woman was a revolutionary influence on America and women due to her launching of a "Female Seminary," now called Mount Holyoke College. **From the textbook Reading
Who is Mary Lyon?
100
Where did the first state-supported university located? **Hint: It was a southern state
Where is North Carolina in 1795?
100
Why was if frowned upon for women to receive an education during the nineteenth century?
Common men believed that a woman's place in society was to be at home taking care of the jobs in the house. Prejudices prevailed that too much learning "injured the feminine brain, undermined health, and rendered a young lady unfit for marriage" (Bailey 335).
100
During his adolescence, what could have influenced Horace Mann to eventually establish an educational system in which all classes of people, poor or wealthy, could have equal opportunities to achieve greatness?
When Mann was a child he unfortunately lived in a society that schooling was rare and the conditions were not suitable due to the lack of money many people had.
100
Where were the first and second editions of the McGuffey Readers published?
Cincinnati
200
This woman established the Troy female seminary system in New York in the year 1821.
Who is Emma Willard?
200
Horace Mann, in this 'revolutionary' city, established the first normal public school in 1839
Where is Lexington, Connecticut?
200
Supporters of the public education reform argued what?
They argued that an effective educational system would serve as a suitable way to teach democracy and also instill civic virtues such as obedience, punctuality, politeness, and honesty.
200
Horace Mann was appointed as secretary of this administrative board in the year 1837.
What is Massachusetts State Board of Education?
200
Why was the McGuffey Reader such an essential part of AMERICAN education? To clarify, why were these textbooks such revolutionary steps for American students to one day continuing the nationalistic and domestic virtues of their countries?
These textbooks were not British and were American made. They portrayed solely American views and would foster the minds of children so that they would develop into citizens who promote American morals.
300
This man established the Experimental School for Teaching and Training Idiotic Children. (Horace Mann's goal for providing an institution to instruct teachers how to teach students)
Who is Samuel Gridley Howe?
300
Why do you think that the south might be against the institution of public education?
They were afraid that too much encouragement would be provided to the slaves and would give them power to initiate a revolt.
300
Why were the governmental legislatures starkly against funding educational advances with state taxes?
They believed this was a state issue to be advanced without their involvement.
300
Why can we today view Horace Mann as such an important figure for the educational system of America?
Horace Man created a schoolhouse in the nineteenth century that would develop into the advanced educational facilities that we have today. He influenced the ways in which the teachers taught, their purpose as teachers, and ultimately impacted the American country greatly.
300
The early editions of the McGuffey Readers strived to promote and teach these subjects to American students.
What are basic reading skills, punctuation, the alphabet, short words, and simple sentences? **William McGuffey, the author of the textbooks, would promote American views and morals by incorporating them into stories and example problems in the lessons.
400
This man was the creator of the textbooks that were distributed in 37 different states with over 122 million copies being sold. He supported education and is acclaimed for his ******** Reader.
Who is William Holmes McGuffey?
400
This gender was most commonly given the job of teaching because of what qualities?
Who were females because they were thought to encourage and nourish the students more than males.
400
What key figure, who would have a great impact on the education system in America, would be the owner of the following quote: "Education . . . is a great equalizer of the conditions of men—the balance wheel of the social machinery."
Who is Horace Mann?
400
Why did Horace Mann create a school system that is funded by tax dollars (meaning education is provided without cost) while yet still making sure it is considered to have high standards?
He wanted to give the poor the opportunity to receive an education while still appealing to the wealthy class' standards. He wanted to make sure that the affluent class would still consider attending public schools instead of choosing a private institution.
400
McGuffey promoted nationalistic pride by including ideas and views of famous American authors such as these men **Hint: who were the famous nationalistic writers of this time period?
Who are Washington Irving, Daniel Webster, John Greenleaf Whittier, Horace Greeley etc. **Think about why McGuffey would want to include works from such men as these.
500
This man, born in Massachusetts, would eventually become known as the "Father of Education" for his revolutionary movements toward helping to improve the education system and shape the future of America
Who is Horace Mann?
500
What early president would have been very proud of Horace Mann's advances in the educational system? This president had previously expressed his true desire to establish a suitable education facility to foster the minds of future Americans.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
500
In 1842, Connecticut passed a law stating that for children to be able to participate in any work in any business in the state, they were mandated to have had at least three months of education from the previous twelve. Massachusetts, in 1852, passed a similar law confirming that all children between the ages of eight and fourteen needed to attend public schooling. Why do you think these laws were passed? Hint: **Think of Horace Mann's reason for establishing the schooling system
The states wanted to make sure that the children: 1) Were kept away from the dangerous conditions of the factories 2) If the children were not in school, they were not being fostered to become the proper future for the country
500
What was Horace Mann's reason for persisting in providing a good education for children?
He claimed that schoolhouses were the common grounds that created Americans. Not only was schooling cost free, but it was also of a very high standard to appeal to the wealthy. Education brought Americans together and would eventually create the Americans of the future, so Mann insisted on providing a good education for the future of his country. The schools were fostering Americans.
500
What was the MAIN purpose of the McGuffey Reader?
William McGuffey not only wanted to teach children how to read and write, but the primary reason for the creation of these textbooks was to educate children in a proper moral fashion. They were intended to promote individualism, work, thrift, perseverance, modesty, truthfulness, sanctity of property, and pious morality.
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