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Evolution of Public Education in the United States.
Rise of the Common School in Virginia. Similar Developments
in the Other Southern States. Evolution of
Public Education in New York. New York City. Development
of Systems of Education in Pennsylvania and
the Other Middle States. Decline of Education in Massachusetts.
Developments in the Other New England
States. The Extension of Educational Organization to
the Northwest. Condition of the Common Schools
Prior to the Awakening.