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Most children walked to school which could be up to about 4-5 miles. Students were disciplined and stepping out of line would result in detentions, suspensions, and even expulsion with no questions asked. Some students were even hit with a ruler if they weren't listening or being troublemakers. Schools did not have water fountains instead they all drank out of a wooden bail. -
Schools During this Time
The schools during this time were usually smaller than those we have today. Most of the schools back then were only one room where several grades were taught at once. The youngest kids sat in the front while the older kids sat in the back. Some students help teach the others. The school normally had only one stove which heated the whole school. The tests given to the children were almost always said aloud rather than on paper. The fifth year of school was normally a college level at this time. -
Women's Education
Very similar to the men's education except the fact that many families did not know how a single woman could support herself or contribute to the family welfare. However teachers were in high demand in the 1830's so many women became teachers. -
Education Differences
Colleges were booming around 1850. The higher education included many science classes and engineering as well as law and medicine. When starting a profession many wouldn't require a certification or degree to get the job. College back then was also not that expensive as it really just depended on the family. If the family felt that they didn't need their son to help out with labor to make money then they allowed them to go to college. Then they would live with being tight on money for a while. -
Social Changes
Population continues to grow and is at about 23 million people at this time. Many immigrants begin to travel to the United States especially from Ireland due to a Potato Famine. On September 18th, the Fugitive Slave Law is passed by congress that tells all citizens to capture any runaway slaves. Women's rights becomes more serious as the first Women's rights convention is held in Massachusetts. In 1848 married women were given rights to have control over their property in the state of New York. -
Inventions That Help the Social Change
Many things are invented that help the social change in America. Some things such as traffic lights (made by J. P. Knight) help us today and are influenced by people during this time. Alexander Graham Bell invents the telephone and this for sure would have changed our lives today if we did not have one of these. The first moving pictures invented by Eadweard Muybridge influenced the social change during this time by having new things and easier ways of doing things that also influence us today. -
Boston Public Library
This public library opens to the public and is the first, "free municipal library in the U.S." First established in 1848 and was originally a former school house. This library had about 16,000 volumes. In December of the same year they made a new building located on Boylston Street. In the 19th Century they continue to expand the library which was also known as the, "Palace for People." Today the library has many different parts such as a map center, business library, and a central library. -
More Inventions That Helps Social Change
Coca Cola is invented by John Pemberton which must have been very successful considering we still drink it today. We also still use cash registers and the first one was invented by James Ritty in 1884 which helps us in many ways today keep money and some even tell us how much change to give back. Another invention includes contact lenses made by F.E. Muller and Adolph Fick which helps us today especially in sports so our glasses don't fall of. More are escalators, zippers, and roller coasters. -
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Age of University
This period was known as this due to the amount of universities grows. The Association of American Universities, made by 14 institution presidents, included colleges like Columbia, Harvard, Yale, Cornell, Michigan, California, and Chicago. More are made within the next few decades such as Vanderbilt and other private colleges. -
Baseball History
Baseball became a national past time and very popular to not only play but watch. National league was formed in 1876 but not all were given the opportunity to be a part of the sport. The American League (National League rivals) played for the first ever World Series in 1903. Many well known baseball stadiums during this time was Wrigley field, Fenway Park, and Shibe Park. -
Basketball is Invented
Basketball was a major sport played especially in college and professionally. Basketball was made so that there was a game/sport that could be played during the winter. The inventor, Dr. James Naismith, tried football, soccer, and lacrosse but windows were always being shattered by these sports. These sports are later invented. He also came up with many of the terms in basketball today such as traveling and goaltending. Basketball became popular and grew in the YMCA later on in time. -
Basketball Becomes More Serious
The first pro basketball league beings called the National Basketball league which is formed in 1898. This game was played mostly in the Northeast. Most teams during this time traveled to play other teams and play for money. These professional teams were called, "barnstormers." More teams that we know today begin towards the 1930's such as the Boston Celtics. The game also becomes an international sport. Soon the sport becomes an olympic sport. College athletes created other moves like layups.
