[3] Many more colored children were then able to attend
as there had been a considerable increase in the number of colored
freeholders. As a result of the introduction of the Lancastrian and
monitorial systems of instruction the enrollment was further increased
and the general tone of the school was improved. Another impetus was
given the work in 1810.[4] Having in mind the preparation of slaves
for freedom, the legislature of the State of New York, made it
compulsory for masters to teach all minors born of slaves to read the
Scriptures.[5]
[Footnote 1: _Ibid._, p. 17.]
[Footnote 2: _Proceedings of the American Convention of Abolition
Societies_, 1801, p. 6.]
[Footnote 3: _Ibid._, 1801, Report from New York.]
[Footnote 4: Andrews, _History of the New York African Free Schools_,
p. 20.]
[Footnote 5: _Proceedings of the American Convention of Abolition
Societies_, 1812, p. 7.]
Decided improvement was noted after 1814. The directors then purchased
a lot on which they constructed a building the following year.[1] The
nucleus then took the name of the New York "African Free Schools."
These schools grew so rapidly that it was soon necessary to rent
additional quarters to accommodate the department of sewing.
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