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Facts about periods in the history of education in the U. S.

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What was a dominating influence on the education of the young in colonial America?   Religion  
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During the Colonial Period, what beliefs did Puritans hold about children?   They were naturally sinful and morally corupt  
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What landmark legislation in 1647 initiated the first effort in public education?   Old Deluder Satan Act  
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What provided land in each township for public education and encouraged settlement in the Midwest?   The Ordinances of 1785 & 1787  
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Kindergartens and Normal schools were established during this period.   Nationalist Period  
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State and local governments began to tax citizens to support public schools, educators tried to increase attendance of underrepresented people groups and organized by grade level   Common School Movement  
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Elementary curriculum was consolidated into broader fields of study and elementary schools become larger, as kindergarten enrollment increased   The Modern Era  
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Creation of middle schools, behaviorists influenced teaching methodology, and child-centered movement gained attention   Modern/Postmodern Era  
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