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Rasism.
-The education of ethnic minorities, African Americans and Native Americans, was limited in the 18th century, and the education of slaves in America was strictly forbidden by law.
-The Anglican Church did establish schools for the religious education of minorities as early as 1704. But even these efforts were sporadic, unsupported, or not sustained. -
Universety
-Benjamin Franklin established the first academy, which was chartered in 1749 and opened in 1751.
- In 1791, it became the University of Pennsylvania. Academies were essentially private secondary schools that offered a broad range of subjects and practical training. -
Major issues and important events:
-First continental Congress 1774 in Philadelphia.
-The declaration of independence was written in 1776.
-The constitution was written in 1787 and ratified in 1788.
-The bill rights was signed in 1791 -
the education system to provide a more practical educatio
-The emergence of English grammar schools was one response to the call for a more practical education system. These schools served students who needed education beyond elementary school but who did not intend to go to college.
-In addition to courses that led to the world of work in business, students were also taught courses in the “social graces”. English grammar schools were the first secondary schools to accept both girls and boys. -
Education as a Priority.
Education received a boost in priority with the passage of the northwest land Ordinance on 1787.
Article three of the Ordinance proclaimed ''Religion, morality and knowledge being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall be forever changed'' -
In a sense, they combined aspects of Latin grammar schools and English grammar schools.
-The curriculum included courses in mathematics, languages, science, astronomy, athletics, dramatics, agriculture, and navigation. Because academies were not bound by religious influence, they were free to evolve unfettered. They admitted both boys and girls. -
19th Century
-The 18th century planted the seeds that would grow into the structures of the Industrial Revolution and beyond.
-To get a full look at the story of American schooling and where it’s come from, check out our other articles on where education went in the 19th century and on, all the way up to present day.