Unit 4: Nationalism, Industrialism, and Imperialism

Lesson H: Social Responses to an Industrialized World

Activity 6: Education Comparison

Education was reformed in industrialized countries during the 19^th century, in response to industrialization. These reforms took place in different places, at different times, but we can make some generalizations about those changes. Using what you learned in the previous activity, complete the assessment below.

Directions: In the exercise below, you will examine characteristics of education systems in industrialized countries. Determine whether the characteristic listed would be widespread in education during the 18^th century or represents a change in education during the 19^th century. Use the buttons provided to check the latest move or, when you are done, check the whole question.