1 sept 1647 año - 2. Massachusetts Act of 1647 (Old Deluder Satan Act)
o Summary: This act mandated that towns with fifty or more households hire a teacher to educate children. The focus was on teaching reading and writing to ensure that Satan could not keep people from understanding the Scriptures.
o Significance: It laid the groundwork for the concept of public education for the public good, which is a cornerstone of American schooling.