Norther Colony Schools Vs southern Colony Schools Flashcards
Describe the growth of the schools in the Northern and Southern colonies
Northern- stimulated by the commitment to Bible literacy for almost all citizens
Southern-hindered by the elitist attitudes of the Church of England
Why did the colonists come to America in the Northern and Southern colonies?
Northern- preserve religious liberty
Southern- to make money and establish men only settlements
Describe the immediate need for education in the Northern and Southern colonies.
Northern- as families with children that needed to be educated
Southern- mainly as men, with few children needing to be educated.
Where were the early colonial schools of the Northern and Southern colonies located?
Northern- in a town square with the homes of the students within walking distance
Southern- almost nonexistent, wealthy plantation owners had tutors
How well educated were the Northern and Southern colonies?
Northern- very highly educated
Southern- focused more on plantation management and seldom graduates of universities
Describe the supply of teachers in the Northern and Southern colonies.
Northern- good supply from the universities that were established
Southern- limited to graduates from William and Mary and SPG missionaries from England
What was the education philosophy in the Northern and Southern colonies influenced by?
Northern- New England
Southern- Old England
Who were the Northern and Southern colonies founded by?
Northern- evangelicals
Southern- Church of England
