A student is writing a research report about Noah Webster. He found a trustworthy source. Read Source 1 and the directions that follow.
Source 1: Noah Webster by Javad Henne
Noah Webster is best known as the author of the dictionary. He did much more for Americans than provide them with definitions of words,
however. He had a tremendous influence on American life in general. Webster considered his dictionary much more than just a book of words. He
considered it an important contribution to nation building. Growing up during the American Revolution, he developed strong feelings of pride for
his country. Developing standards for language was a way to build national identity.
The student found another source. Read the source. Click on two sentences in Source 2 that support the information presented in Source 1.
Source 2: "On the Education of Youth in America" by Noah Webster (1788)
Another defect in our schools...is the want of proper books. The collections which are now used consist of essays that respect foreign and ancient
nations. The minds of youth are...led to the history of Greece and Rome or to Great Britain. But every child in America should be acquainted with
his own country. He should read books...with ideas that will be useful to him in life and practice. As soon as he opens his lips, he should rehearse
the history of his own country.