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Jeffersonian Model and Public Education in Virginia Quiz

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What was Jefferson called for founding the first 'state college' based on the vision of separation of church and state in education?

an atheistic monster

In which year did Jefferson write the Bill 79 proposing the idea of public schools in Virginia?

1779

Who condemned Jefferson's efforts as evil when he founded the first 'state college'?

the founder of Trinity College (now Duke University)

What did Jefferson envision as an alternative to the current system of status and privilege brought by birth?

an aristocracy of talent and virtue Signup and view all the answers

What dualistic framework was the Jeffersonian Education Model based on?

Elitism vs. the Masses, General Education vs. Professional Education, Internationalism vs. Localism, National vs. State, Secularism vs. Religion Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of ensuring all people had access to general education according to the text?

To prevent the 'natural aristocracy' from becoming tyrannical and to level the 'information playing field'. Signup and view all the answers

How was the Jeffersonian Education Model compared to a modern-day concept in the text?

It was compared to the modern-day 'internet' that leveled the 'information playing field'. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of having a well-rounded knowledge according to the text?

Having well-rounded knowledge used to be a status symbol and necessary for association with 'the scientific class'. Signup and view all the answers

How did the dichotomy of Secularism vs Religion and National vs State contribute to Americans' preparedness for global leadership?

By preventing any single institution from monopolizing control over higher education, Americans were better prepared for global leadership. Signup and view all the answers

Why did people who share the same general education make better teammates?

They make better teammates because they have a common foundation of knowledge. Signup and view all the answers