Education in the Colonies Was

question 79

Multiple Choice

Education in the colonies was:

• A) most advanced in the South
• B) primarily intended for young women
• C) most advanced in frontier regions
• D) hampered in New England by the Puritans' anti-intellectual tradition
• E) usually seen as the responsibility of family and church

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Definitions:

Canalized Characteristic

A trait that is genetically determined and less influenced by environmental factors, showing little variation among individuals.

Environmental Variations

Differences in environmental conditions that can affect organisms and lead to differing characteristics among them.

Family Study

A study that compares members of the same family to determine how similar they are on a given trait.

Cousins

Relatives who share a common ancestor other than a parent; typically, the children of one's aunt or uncle.