History of American Education

By Alyssam2442
  • Hornbooks are Created
    Jan 17, 1450

    Hornbooks are Created

    originated in England
  • Harvard College was Founded

    Harvard College was Founded

  • Massachusetts enacted a law requiring every town to establish a school

  • College of William and Mary was Founded

    College of William and Mary was Founded

  • University of Pennsylvania

    University of Pennsylvania

    Founded by Benjamin Franklin, anyone who could buy tuition could attend.
  • Civil War

    Civil War

  • "A Bill for the More General Diffusion of Knowledge" Is Made by Thomas Jefferson

    "A Bill for the More General Diffusion of Knowledge" Is Made by Thomas Jefferson

    Made in Virginia
  • American Revolution

    American Revolution

    Start of American early national period.
  • Dame Schools Begin

    Dame Schools Begin

  • Oregan Trail

    Oregan Trail

  • University of Virginia is Founded

    University of Virginia is Founded

    Founded by Thomas Jefferson.
  • First Public Library is Created

    First Public Library is Created

    Made by Benjamin Franklin
  • Gold discovered in California

    Gold discovered in California

  • kindergarten established in US

    kindergarten established in US

  • Morrill Land Grant Act

    Morrill Land Grant Act