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What year did formal education begin in the Virgin Islands?
What year did formal education begin in the Virgin Islands?
- 1750
- 1822
- 1805
- 1789 (correct)
Which churches played a key role in providing education in the Virgin Islands?
Which churches played a key role in providing education in the Virgin Islands?
- Baptist and Lutheran
- Methodist and Anglican (correct)
- Catholic and Orthodox
- Episcopal and Protestant
Which of the following subjects was NOT taught in the primary schools established by the churches?
Which of the following subjects was NOT taught in the primary schools established by the churches?
- Math
- Science (correct)
- Social studies
- Language arts
What was a common characteristic of the school buildings in the Virgin Islands?
What was a common characteristic of the school buildings in the Virgin Islands?
How were students categorized in the church schools established in the Virgin Islands?
How were students categorized in the church schools established in the Virgin Islands?
Study Notes
European Impact on Virgin Islands
- Europeans had a mixed impact on the Virgin Islands, with both positive and negative consequences.
- Negative impacts included the introduction of diseases and increased crime.
- Positive impacts included the introduction of education and religion.
- Formal education in the Virgin Islands began in 1789.
- Churches played a significant role in early education, with Methodist, Anglican, and other denominations providing instruction.
- Early school buildings were often shared with churches, leading to limited space and resources.
- These church schools catered to primary school aged students, from infants to post-primary levels.
- Subjects taught at the primary level included math, language arts, and social studies.
- Education was often provided by single teachers.
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Explore the European influence on education in the Virgin Islands, highlighting both beneficial and detrimental effects. This quiz delves into the historical context, the role of churches in schooling, and the subjects that were taught in early education.
