Date of Award
Spring 5-9-2017
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Departments/Programs
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