Wesleyan University

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/wesleyan-university

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Wesleyan University built?1831
2. What is the location?Middletown, Connecticut
3. What is the founding affiliation?Methodist Episcopal Church
4. Where is Wesleyan University located?Wesleyan University is in Middletown, Connecticut, on the Connecticut River.
5. When was Wesleyan University founded?It was founded in 1831.

Liberal Arts and Sciences: An academic curriculum focused on a broad range of subjects to cultivate critical thinking, intellectual breadth, and diverse skills.
Secular Institution: An organization, such as a university, that is not affiliated with or controlled by a religious group.
Coeducational: An educational institution that admits students of both sexes, fostering an integrated learning environment.