[huldah1776]

I was wondering how these men were educated. It’s wonderful learning about them, but who taught them and how?

[Pharmboy]

Many of them went to university, for instance, John Adams and John Hancock were Harvard graduates. Jefferson, William and Mary; Hamilton, Columbia; Madison, Princeton. Franklin and Washington never graduated college for varied reason. Men of wealth at that time also had extensive private libraries. Tutors were also common.

It was also not uncommon for the wealthier to send their children to England or France for education.

[Loud Mime]

Back in their day there were fewer diversions in a life that constantly reminded them of the necessity of doing work. I believe it was Jefferson who wrote that if one did not properly plan and work throughout the year they would eat oatmeal all winter.