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This Wikipedia page says that "after the American Revolutionary War, students experienced harsh treatment from teachers. In response to the abuse, college students began to riot, burn down buildings located on their college campuses, and assault faculty members." Why did teachers treat students bad?

by /u/TueuEnSerie in /r/AskHistorians

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