USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -While only a minority of colonists in New France received instruction in an institutional setting, Catholic missionaries played an important role in formal education.

Detailed explanation-2: -Napoleon has been given much credit for modernizing France’s education system. Among the institutions he set up or expanded were: Primary schools in every commune under the general supervision of the prefects or sub-prefects. Secondary or grammar schools that were under the control of the central government.

Detailed explanation-3: -Students and teachers in Europe applied the medieval trend of guild organization to protect themselves from local laws, high prices, and prejudices. Wider needs within medieval society for people with skills and learning boosted student numbers, and universities grew to meet the demand.

Detailed explanation-4: -The French Revolution and Napoleon each in their turn had a tremendous impact on the development of the French educational system.