Enlightenment: learning (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Enlightenment period in British America (years)
Enlightenment period in British America (years)
1742-64
3 things Enlightenment thinking emphasised
3 things Enlightenment thinking emphasised
Education, knowledge, spread of ideas
College growth during Enlightenment period
College growth during Enlightenment period
Number doubled
Colonies with own colleges by 1760
Colonies with own colleges by 1760
At least six
New subjects in school curricula (4)
New subjects in school curricula (4)
Maths, history, science, modern languages
Public library access method
Public library access method
Annual fee
What free schools taught
What free schools taught
Basic literacy and numeracy
Where free schools were particularly important
Where free schools were particularly important
Southern colonies
Newspapers in British America in 1704
Newspapers in British America in 1704
Just one: The Boston Newsletter
Number of newspapers by 1776
Number of newspapers by 1776
40
Pamphlet advantages vs books
Pamphlet advantages vs books
Cheaper and quicker to produce
Where pamphlets read aloud
Where pamphlets read aloud
Inns and taverns
Enlightenment valued over religious instruction
Enlightenment valued over religious instruction
Reason, scientific thinking, practical knowledge
Education for wealthy girls
Education for wealthy girls
Music, needlework, modern languages