This historical account explores the colonial curriculum from 1607 to 1776. It outlines the educational goals, methods, and materials used in schools across the colonies during this time period. With detailed information about teaching methods, curriculum standards, and educational philosophy, readers will gain a deep understanding of the education system in colonial America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.