CHAPTER XXI

THE PERIOD OF TRANSITION IN AMERICAN EDUCATION 251

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.