Date of Award
Spring 5-9-2017
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
History
First Advisor
Angelo Angelis
Second Advisor
Benjamin Hett
Academic Program Adviser
Jonathan Rosenberg
Abstract
This thesis describes William Smith’s development of “German Free Schools” in Pennsylvania between 1753-1755. It argues that these schools, ostensibly meant to acclimatize German immigrants to a British colony, were in fact intended to increase pro-Proprietary sympathy, isolate sectarian preachers, and end Quaker dominance over the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
Recommended Citation
Crown, Daniel M., "A Charitable Scheme: William Smith, Michael Schlatter, and the German Free Schools" (2017). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/165