Chapter 10 Flashcards
New England Primer
An illustrated book composed of religious texts and other readings.
Northwest ordinances
Congress reaffirmed that “religion, morality, and knowledge, being necessary, to good governments and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall always be encouraged.
Old deluder Satan act
It was important that all children be taught how to read the Bible and interpret its teachings.
Plessy v. Ferguson
U.S. Supreme court upheld the constitutionality of “seperate but equal” accommodations for African Americans.
Private venture school
Licensed by the civic government but not protected or financed by it.
Public comprehensive high school
Embodies the notion of comprehensive education.
Resegregation
Schools becoming segregated again.
Every Town of 50 or more families was obligated to pay a man to teach reading and writing.
Universal Education
The idea that some sort of elementary education should be provided free, at public expense and under public control, for everyone who could not afford or did not want private schooling.
