Throughout history there have been scholars and philosophers who spent their days discussing ideas and talking intellectually about their environment and people around them. As time goes on, the meeting of the minds takes place inside of buildings, rooms, convening in groups and education becomes the forefront of conversation. Education is a very important topic to explore and expand new horizons among the masses.
Education was a matter of concern to the new state government. Americans knew education was important and there was a need for public school systems. Colonists were interested in education almost more than living. They found enjoyment in learning how to read. These early settlers had a Puritan background which placed a great deal …show more content…
True enough the women did attend all other colleges with their male counterparts but it was not a good impression stated by Tappan for women to attend a state university like the University of Michigan with the male students. Even though there was not any conflicts existed with the two sexes from previous college experiences, the notion of women attending the state university was not inviting to the male authorities. The University of Michigan was the highest institution of learning and the women of Michigan wanted to make some demands about the issue of attendance. The Michigan Legislature stated, “They base this claim upon their natural rights; upon their relations to society; the duties they are called upon to perform, and the broad ground of a wise State policy, which should provide in the most ample manner for the perfect education of those whose province it eminently is, to form the mass of mind which is soon to control the destiny and shape the policy of the commonwealth” (p. 290). These women took a stance in spite of opposition and received acceptance to the state university with honor.
Overall, the creation of the educational system in Michigan was such a big accomplishment and all contributions were made by extraordinary citizens. Of course, there were adversity and it was always based on financial troubles. But in the wake of disorder, a favor is returned to Michigan and the issue is relieved from its turmoils. This happens because of the reputation known in the nation about Michigan doing great things and this state holds education high on a pedestal which prompt the willingness for people to help
Education was a matter of concern to the new state government. Americans knew education was important and there was a need for public school systems. Colonists were interested in education almost more than living. They found enjoyment in learning how to read. These early settlers had a Puritan background which placed a great deal …show more content…
True enough the women did attend all other colleges with their male counterparts but it was not a good impression stated by Tappan for women to attend a state university like the University of Michigan with the male students. Even though there was not any conflicts existed with the two sexes from previous college experiences, the notion of women attending the state university was not inviting to the male authorities. The University of Michigan was the highest institution of learning and the women of Michigan wanted to make some demands about the issue of attendance. The Michigan Legislature stated, “They base this claim upon their natural rights; upon their relations to society; the duties they are called upon to perform, and the broad ground of a wise State policy, which should provide in the most ample manner for the perfect education of those whose province it eminently is, to form the mass of mind which is soon to control the destiny and shape the policy of the commonwealth” (p. 290). These women took a stance in spite of opposition and received acceptance to the state university with honor.
Overall, the creation of the educational system in Michigan was such a big accomplishment and all contributions were made by extraordinary citizens. Of course, there were adversity and it was always based on financial troubles. But in the wake of disorder, a favor is returned to Michigan and the issue is relieved from its turmoils. This happens because of the reputation known in the nation about Michigan doing great things and this state holds education high on a pedestal which prompt the willingness for people to help