Education In Colonial America

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The United States of America was created on a wide variety of families and different ways of raising and educating their children. America was founded on immigrants from European countries, which led to different views of families and education additionally varied as well. Religion was an important aspect of family structure and was a major aspect of education during the colonial era (Rury, 2016). Additionally, the jobs which the family members and children worked has changed drastically from the 1600s to present, which has affected the family structure. Education has affected families and family structure throughout history and will continue to change.
The colonial era was a time of new beginnings and freedom for the individuals who have

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