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Discovery of New England
New England was discovered in 1614 by Captain John Smith -
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Development of Public Schools
During the 17th century the populations high esteem for education transformed the development of public schools and higher educated schools like Harvered (1636) and Yale (1701) -
Puritans
The English Puritans who founded Massachusetts believed that the well-being of individuals, along with the success of the colony, depended on a people literate enough to read both the Bible and the laws of the land https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ei0YRv57eI -
The New England Primer
First and main book used in early American education.
Book was written by Benjamin Harris in 1688 and continued to be in use 150 years after first published.
Often called the “little bible of New England”
Less than 100 pages reflected Calvanist views in Literacy education. -
Teachers
Teachers had many duties besides just teaching, such as being a high moral character, cleaning the school, substituting for the minister, and ring of the church bell. -
The Enlightment
18th century known as Age of Enlightenment or Age of Reason
Period- 1715-1789
Intellectual and cultural movement in the 18th century that emphasized reason and science
Through human intellect, reasonable decisions could be made about how people and nations were to conduct their business. -
Roger Williams
Had differences with the Puritan leaders of Massachusetts, which led to him banishing from the colony
Deeply religious man
Political philosopher
Known as Christian of Christians
Most important contribution to America is the separation of church and state
Rejected the divine right of kings to rule and advocated a system of government in which the people were sovereign.
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School Laws
When Massachusetts General Court passed the School Laws, they did it with the intention of furthering knowledge of the Bible for literacy.
The laws were designed to prepare students for college, the ministry, the law, and medicine.
The law not only required that every town of 50 homes or more have an elementary school teacher, but that every town of 100 or more have a grammar school. -
New England Today
New England is a region of tall mountains, rich farmland, salty seacoasts, and everything in between. Steeped in history and full of spirit. Today, New England is home to some of the nation’s most popular cultural attractions, parks, universities, and sports teams. Four distinct seasons and the perfect assortment of big cities and small towns make New England a favorite travel destination.
