KIN 2501 : Test 2
15 Mar 2019
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Strong desire to set up schools boston latin school was the first. No sunday amusements the lord"s day. Games taught to children had to have moral teachings. Wanted money strong commercial spirit not here for religion. Peace loving people mot much competition ice skating/hunting/fishing. First sports to spectate at (people would come to watch) Social center of the tow entertainment/diversion from work. Animal baiting/cockfighting/darts/dice were popular (betting) all illegal. Swimming was seen as good because it worked out the whole body. 133 towns had more than 2500 people 26 states. 5 cities were commercial and social centers boston, ny, philadelphia, baltimore & charleston. 1800 1860 the era of good feelings. Popular in the south gambling was illegal but they said they needed to find the best horse to get certain jobs done and this was a good way to find the best horse for the job. Perceived by upper class as brutal bare knuckle fights with few rules.
