Matthew is the twelve-year-old son of a successful businessman in colonial New England. Which of the following schools is he most likely to attend?
A)dame school
B)Franklin Academy
C)town school
D)Latin grammar school

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In colonial New England, a twelve-year-old boy like Matthew, especially one from a successful family, would most likely attend a Latin grammar school. These schools were designed to prepare boys for college, focusing on Latin and Greek necessary for advanced studies, fitting the educational needs of children from successful or affluent families.

Matthew Is the Twelve-Year-Old Son of a Successful Businessman in Colonial