In the primary schools should be taught reading, writing and arithmetic. A judicious selection of books should from time to time be made . . . for the use of small children; books which shall excite their curiosity and improve their moral dispositions. And the board should be empowered to compile and have printed for the use of primary schools, such books as they may think will best subserve the purposes of intellectual and moral instruction.
–Report of Archibald Murphey to the
North Carolina Senate, 1817
What did Murphey hope young children would gain by attending primary schools? Check all that apply.
a curiosity for learning
an improved moral character
a knowledge of ancient history
an ability to speak other languages
a stronger mind and greater intellect
an interest in the branches of science