Most likely she didn't attend elementary school. In the 1700's the schools were not like today. Most children were taught to read and write plus basic math. Colonial schools began in 1635 and children were required to attend, but very few attended past 6th grade. With 90% of the colonies farming there was no real need for education beyond the basics. Girls were also not pushed to go to school and they were not allowed to attend colleges until the late 1800's.
she worked at a nearby school
Deborah Sampson, while she was an indentured servant, had many jobs. But, during the winters when there was less to do Deborah attended school. And when her period of servicing as a servant, she became a school teacher at a local public school.
Virginia She did not attend any collage, back in late 1700s, women's were not allowed in school. Her male family members were teaching Deborah what they were learning in school, because Deborah had ask for there teaching.
Deborah Sampson was from Middlebrough Massachusetts
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Deborah Sampson Gannett never attended school, except to teach. She was self-educated as a child and had learned through several households she served in as an indentured servant.
Deborah sampson wanted freedom
Gennet is Deborah Sampson's maiden name
Deborah Sampson was a black woman.
Yes, and no. Deborah Sampson s her maiden name, Debroah Gannet is her married name.
I only know one person that was influential to Deborah Sampson and that was Miss.Fuller. She was the only women to be nice to Deborah. I knew that because I have to do a report on Deborah Sampson.