USA HISTORY

SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732

RISE OF THE SLAVE TRADE BLACK HISTORY IN COLONIAL AMERICA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In all colonies, who was more likely to receive educational opportunities?
A
Girls
B
Slaves
C
Boys
D
Witches
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Education was very important in the New England colonies. The first public schools in the colonies were started there. In 1647, Massachusetts passed a law requiring all towns with 50 or more families to hire a teacher to instruct their children how to read or write.

Detailed explanation-2: -In practice, virtually all New England towns made an effort to provide some schooling for their children. Both boys and girls attended the elementary schools, and there they learned to read, write, cipher, and they also learned religion.

Detailed explanation-3: -Regularise education system from the primary to the university levels. Indians were to be educated in English and their native language. The education system was to be set up in every province. Every district should have at least one government school.

Detailed explanation-4: -Education System Again, girls weren’t allowed to attend unless they were Quakers. The primary education of upper class children in colonial days included reading, writing, simple math, poems, and prayers. Paper and textbooks were scarce so boys and girls recited their lessons until they memorized them.

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