History 3-3 Questions

How do the goals and opportunities for education differ between colonial times and today?

In colonial times, education was most prevalent in New England and wasn't as available in the south. Education was based on the Bible, and reading and writing were the main focus. This is different today because education is available everywhere in America and the curriculum does not revolve around the Bible.

In what ways were each of the major regions of the British colonies similar to one another, and in what ways were they different?

The Middle colonies and New England had few slaves, while the southern colonies had africans as much of the population. Most southerners were poor men seeking work, while most northern immigrants were in the middle class. The colonies were similar because they both contained people seeking new and better lives.

Why do you think more immigrants moved to the Middle Colonies and the Southern Colonies?

The northern colonies were for mostly the middle class who could afford to live. Many people and immigrants came to America because they were poor and the most opportunities for jobs were in the south.