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Why did young men invest time in education?
Why did young men invest time in education?
What was the purpose of the English High School established in Boston?
What was the purpose of the English High School established in Boston?
Who established a school in 1820 to assist young gentlemen preparing for mercantile and other pursuits?
Who established a school in 1820 to assist young gentlemen preparing for mercantile and other pursuits?
Why did artisans lose control over their trades?
Why did artisans lose control over their trades?
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What type of education did the Boston School Committee want to provide beyond that of the public schools?
What type of education did the Boston School Committee want to provide beyond that of the public schools?
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What was the result of the establishment of schools like Warren Colburn's?
What was the result of the establishment of schools like Warren Colburn's?
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Study Notes
Education and Economic Privilege
- Middle-class children's education provided a foundation for future economic privilege.
- As artisans lost control over their trades, young men invested time in education to find skilled positions later in life.
Importance of Formal Schooling
- Formal schooling was crucial for young men seeking apprenticeships in retail or commercial work.
- Enterprising instructors established schools to provide superior education for young gentlemen preparing for mercantile and other pursuits.
Warren Colburn's School
- In 1820, Warren Colburn of Boston organized a school for young gentlemen preparing for mercantile and other pursuits.
- The school aimed to provide an education superior to common schools but different from a college education.
Boston School Committee's Response
- The Boston School Committee created the English High School to provide an education that would fit children for active life and serve as a foundation for eminence in their profession.
- The English High School was established to provide an education beyond what public schools could furnish at the time.
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This quiz explores how middle-class children's education led to future economic advantages. It discusses how formal schooling prepared young men for skilled positions and apprenticeships in retail and commerce.
