Enlightenment: learning (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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During which years did Enlightenment thinking have a profound impact on British American society?
During which years did Enlightenment thinking have a profound impact on British American society?
1742-1764
By 1760, how many colonies had their own colleges?
By 1760, how many colonies had their own colleges?
At least six colonies
Which new subjects were introduced into school curricula during this period?
Which new subjects were introduced into school curricula during this period?
Maths, history, science & modern languages
How did community members access public libraries during the Enlightenment period?
How did community members access public libraries during the Enlightenment period?
By paying an annual fee
What did free schools teach during this period?
What did free schools teach during this period?
Basic literacy & numeracy
In which region were free schools particularly important during this period?
In which region were free schools particularly important during this period?
Southern colonies
What were 'moving schools' in colonial America?
What were 'moving schools' in colonial America?
Schools where teachers travelled locations
What subjects did wealthy families' daughters typically learn through private tutoring?
What subjects did wealthy families' daughters typically learn through private tutoring?
Music, needlework & modern languages
How many newspapers existed in British America in 1704?
How many newspapers existed in British America in 1704?
Just one newspaper
How many newspapers were operating across the colonies by 1776?
How many newspapers were operating across the colonies by 1776?
40 newspapers
What advantage did pamphlets have over books?
What advantage did pamphlets have over books?
They were cheaper & quicker to produce
Where were pamphlets typically read aloud during the colonial period?
Where were pamphlets typically read aloud during the colonial period?
In inns & taverns