History of American Education

By Alyssam2442
  • Jan 17, 1450

    Hornbooks are Created

    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