It was important to the Puritains to learn how to read the bible and learn how to write. The Puritans believed that the individual should not be dependant on clergy, see Catholic Church at time, for knowledge of the Bible's content.
<span>People must be able to share ideas without fear of punishment to participate in civic life. </span>
They were centers for community actions and helped organize protests from civil rights.
The Sparks expedition <span>included astronomer Thomas Freeman, traveled to present-day Oklahoma and was forced by the Spanish to cease exploration and return to the established American territory.</span>
