The Puritans emphasized the importance of reading and literacy in order to read The Bible, leading to the establishment of grammar schools in the colonies. Quakers promoted the idea of education for all individuals, regardless of social class or gender, advocating for more inclusive and accessible educational opportunities. Scottish immigrants brought a tradition of higher education and intellectual rigor, contributing to the establishment of colleges like the College of William and Mary in the colonies.
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