US Westward Expansion Timeline

Schools Are Based On Calvinism

Mar 17, 1642

During this year, mostly all schools in America were based on Calvanism.

Horace Mann Is Born

May 4, 1796

Board of Education Formed

Mar 17, 1837

During this year, the Board of Education was formed. Horace Mann is chosen as the secretary.

Mann published "Common School Journal"

Mar 17, 1848

Horace Mann Passes Away

Aug 2, 1859

All States Have Tax-Supported Elementary Schools

Mar 17, 1870

During this year, all states in the United States of America had tax-funded elementary schools.