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This philosopher thought that education, promoting the development of reason and morality would enable men to participate in the governing process.
Who is John Locke?
This education law required all white children to attend school.
What is the Massachusetts Act of 1642?
Houses opened up to community children for teaching under the instruction of a woman.
What are Dame Schools?
A School for affluent families, both boys and girls could attend at very young ages.
What is an Infant School?
Immigrated from Europe, this group promoted hard work, advancement of education, and religious values.
Who are the Puritans?
This act required every town with 50 or more households to provide schooling for children.
What is the Massachusetts Act of 1647?
Inspiration for private schools, the higher-education institutions for upper-class income boys.
What is a Latin Grammar School?
These schools were founded in the 17th century specifically for girls to teach things like writing, music, and needlework.
What are Boarding Schools?
Known as the Father of Empiricism, this English philosopher believed that education should advance scientific inquiry.
Who is Francis Bacon?
Published in 1960, the book taught upper elementary and secondary students their alphabet using rhymes and proverbs.
What is The New England Primer?
This was a form of live-in apprenticeship that taught vocational skills and even basic literacy.
What are Trade Schools?
Early learners used this device to read and spell. It was made of a wooden backing, a piece of print, and a thin layer of horn over it fastened by metal.
What is a hornbook?
This 17th-century philosopher believed that learning must come through the senses and general education should be possessed by all.
Who is John Comenius?
Opened in 1635, the school for boys was destined for leadership positions in the church, state, or the courts.
What are Boston Latin Schools?
Local schools where children from rural or form areas could receive an education.
What are Church or Charity schools?
This early college accepted Native American students in only its second decade of existence.
What is Harvard College?