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Schools began in the colonial towns and cities in 1635, and were very different from schools today. For the most part schools taught math and reading and the children were not in class all the time. Depending on the area all ages could be in one class. There was no high school so few students went further than 6th grade. Many entered apprentice contracts to learn a trade, some stayed with the family farm to help the parents, and all had chores to do at home. Even the youngest child had a job to do at home. Girls often married at a young age (13) with a much older man who had made arrangements with the parents to marry. The purpose of education in the 1700's was to ensure that people spoke English, could do basic math, and understood the government. A large percentage of the population were from European countries (1830 NYC had a nonEnglish population of 60%) and needed to understand how to vote and what was required to live in a democracy. Today education has expanded to include all aspects of learning and to prepare them for the future. Most of us would have a hard time living in the 1700's because it is so different from our world today and the schools reflect the changes.
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How would men dress in colonial times?
They wore shirts and pants but they look a lot different than today's
What social changes took place due to the colonial expansion?
The colonial period is different than the 1930's because in the colonial period it was the 1600's
What were women's roles in colonial New York?
Women's roles in Colonial New York were very different than their English counterparts. The women of colonial New York were Dutch and were able to work, run businesses, and own property.
What did people where in the colonial times?
In colonial times women especially had different clothes. For example they wore bonets, and had petticoats and occasionally hoop skirts. They were dressed WAY fancier than we are today. And I for one am glad that we don't have to wear that stuff anymore. That would have been a real hassel.
Who was President who served more than two times?
grover Cleveland served twice but at different times
How were the Colonial times schools like?
They were much stricter than schools today. Some teachers hit kids with their sticks or canes. Others locked them in closets for long periods of time.You get whipped if you didn't sit straight
How would men dress in colonial times?
They wore shirts and pants but they look a lot different than today's
How were colonial towns different than colonial cities?
go away noobs
How were colonial schools different in instruction than modern schools of today?
Most of the teaching back then was Bible reading, and rote memorization. Typically only the boys went to school. Modern schools instead try to teach thinking and problem solving techniques. Both boys and girls go to school.
What social changes took place due to the colonial expansion?
The colonial period is different than the 1930's because in the colonial period it was the 1600's
Do you have more or less trees in north America than during colonial times?
There are less trees in North America than there were during colonial times. This is due to extensive and excessive logging and unsustainable usage of natural resources.
What is different about lunch time in spanish schools than scottish schools?
porque me da la gana
What is special about Colonial Schools?
The Colonial School District is not any more special than other school districts outside of being located near Plymouth. They offer similar education to other school districts.
Is the right of free speech different in schools than other places?
Yes or no
What were women's roles in colonial New York?
Women's roles in Colonial New York were very different than their English counterparts. The women of colonial New York were Dutch and were able to work, run businesses, and own property.
What was the weather like in colonial New England?
it was not very hot sometimes it was cold than warm but at times it was not suitable for crops.
How are Sweden schools different in Sweden than us?
Schools in Sweden provide free food to all students and teachers. It is free to get education in Sweden.
