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What was one of the positive contributions of Europeans to the Virgin Islands?
What was one of the positive contributions of Europeans to the Virgin Islands?
- Establishment of new trade routes
- Increase in agricultural production
- Introduction of formal education (correct)
- Improvement in local governance
Which subjects were primarily taught in the church schools in the Virgin Islands?
Which subjects were primarily taught in the church schools in the Virgin Islands?
- Civics, Arts, and Literature
- Science, History, and Geography
- Physical Education, Music, and Foreign Languages
- Math, Language Arts, and Social Studies (correct)
What year did formal education begin in the Virgin Islands?
What year did formal education begin in the Virgin Islands?
- 1789 (correct)
- 1821
- 1805
- 1750
Which churches were primarily responsible for education in the Virgin Islands?
Which churches were primarily responsible for education in the Virgin Islands?
What was a characteristic of the school buildings used for education in the Virgin Islands?
What was a characteristic of the school buildings used for education in the Virgin Islands?
Flashcards
European impact on Virgin Islands, negative aspects
European impact on Virgin Islands, negative aspects
Negative effects of European arrival to Virgin Islands, including diseases and crime.
European impact on Virgin Islands, positive aspects
European impact on Virgin Islands, positive aspects
Positive contributions of Europeans to Virgin Islands were education and religion.
Virgin Islands education start year
Virgin Islands education start year
Formal education began in 1789.
Education in early VI schools
Education in early VI schools
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Challenges of early schools
Challenges of early schools
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Study Notes
European Impact on the Virgin Islands
- Europeans had a negative impact, including diseases and crime.
- A positive impact included education and religion.
- Religious groups taught reading and writing.
- Formal education began in 1789.
- Methodist, Anglican, and other churches provided education.
- Church buildings served as school buildings.
- Schools lacked necessary facilities.
- Church schools served primary-aged students (infants to post-primary).
- Primary-level subjects included math, language arts, and social studies.
- Teachers were single individuals.
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Explore the complex effects of European colonization on education in the Virgin Islands. This quiz delves into both the positive contributions, such as the introduction of formal education by religious groups, and the negative impacts, including the spread of disease. Test your knowledge on the evolution of educational practices in this region.
