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91% of boys schools advertised Latin and 85% advertised Greek. Only 18% of girls schools advertised Latin and 5% advertised Greek.
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natural philosophy, astronomy, chemistry, and botay were the main courses of study in female academies and seminaries
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Susan Nye showcased the scientific knowledge of her female students from Raleigh Academy when they presented their chemistry experiments during public school examinations.
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Troy Female Seminary opens under Emma Willard-became one of many important centers for the diffusion of new educational ideas in the early 19th century.
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Prior to 1830 until the mid 19th century few reformers claimed women should study the classics-this was reserved for middle class boys and men.
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Study done to compare the courses offered in the boys and girls departnemts in the same institution.
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The Academy advertises philosophy, botany, and astronomy
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The council passed a law requiring teachers of the Female Seminary to teach all branches of literature and Sciences taught in the US Academies.
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Proposed to offer higher schoooling comparable to that available to white students in Philly.
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Writer Fredrika Bremer-American girls advanced as far in their scientific studies as did American boys.
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