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How Did Parents Follow The Law Of 1642?

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In the beginning, parents were responsible for the basic education of their children. The Law of 1642 required parents to see to it that their children knew the principles of religion and the capital laws of the commonwealth (Matzat). The Puritans believed that if children could understand the written language, they would be able to understand the Bible and the governing laws. In turn, the children would be able to correctly practice their religion as well as abide by the laws of society. However, in the following years, as parents neglected to follow this law, and as formal schooling became more desirable, the Puritans passed the Law of 1647. Also known as the Old Deluder Satan Act, this law obligated towns of fifty families to hire a
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