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Schooled to be Ladies (1776-Present)
Girls get to go to school. That was revolutionary back in the 1700s, when the nation was founded. Until then only a few men were educated, if they were merchants, lawyers, or leaders. Democracy changed that. As future mothers, many believed that girls needed an education to raise the next generation of citizens.
But it's complicated. School was only available to those who could afford it.
Good schooling still comes at a price. |