Why was education so important to the New England colonies?

Answer 1

Education was very important but only the wealthy could afford to have their children tutored. Boys often went to apprenticeships where they would live in a home of another to learn a trade . this person would offer the boy neccesities for living and in return the boy would work for free until he was able to go out and open his own shop. Some girls attended Dame schools however most learned from their mothers. They learned to cook, clean, sew, etc...

Answer 2

There were very few schools in the middle colonies by the 1700s. The literacy rate in these states was far lower compared to northern colonies.

Answer 3

sex ed was very important and they practiced in class o_0

Answer 4

So they can have an great education

Answer 5

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