Chapter 4 Critical Thinking Flashcards
How did the social structure in America differ from that in England?
In England, social structure based on birth. In America, based on wealth
How did social structure difference help to make America a land of opportunity?
Anyone willing to work hard could rise to higher rank in society
How did the colonists prove their strong desire for education?
By establishing schools and centers for higher learning, by publishing textbooks, and by practicing apprenticeships
What was the purpose of colonial education?
Teach children to read and write so they could read the Bible
Why were most schools and colleges founded and who founded the most of them?
Most formed by religious denominations for the furtherance of Christian education
How did colonial government reflect the American tendency to avoid big expansive governments?
Colonists believed in strong local self government, such as NE town meeting, the Southern county and parish, and the mix of local government in the Middle colonies.
What did colonists believe the primary purpose of government was?
Protect the people and their property
The family was the cornerstone of colonial American life. How did the colonial family make America strong?
Family attended worship together daily and regularly, was self-reliant. At home fireplace was center of family activity, recreational activities promoted family unity.
