Equals for all states: education funded by public lands should be shared fairly
This edition contains a 1821 Maryland Senate report arguing that all states deserve equal access to land grants for education. It discusses where education money should come from and how to treat states that have not yet received such support, comparing the Atlantic and western regions and urging Congressional action.
The document lays out a case for extending literary appropriations to every state, not just those that already benefited. It frames education as a national matter, tied to justice and shared property, and it calls on state leaders to press Congress to adopt measures that ensure equal footing for all states.
Readers will encounter historical arguments about how land grants were used, calculations of acres needed, and the idea that national resources should serve the entire Union. The text also shows how state and federal actions interacted in early American policy on education and public land.
Ideal for readers of early American political history and policy debates surrounding education and land use.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book adeptly explores the crucial role of education in America, arguing for its importance in a society that places value on public opinion. The author examines how the absence of widespread education impedes the development of a highly civilized and intellectually accomplished society. Drawing on historical context, the author traces the acquisition of public lands by the federal government and contends that all states should equitably benefit from these lands, including through appropriations for educational purposes. The book underscores the belief that education is fundamental to the success and well-being of a nation, emphasizing the need for equal access to quality education for all. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331717942_0
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