Industries slowly brought the city and its inhabitants back to a renewed vitality and jobs attracted new residents. As the city's commerce improved, residents worked to restore or create community institutions. In 1865, the Avery Normal Institute was established by the American Missionary Association as the first free secondary school for Charleston's African American population. General William T. Sherman lent his support to the conversion of the United States Arsenal into the Porter Military Academy, an educational facility for former soldiers and boys left orphaned or destitute by the war. Porter Military Academy later joined with Gaud School and is now a university-preparatory school, Porter-Gaud School. COUNT 5
QSN1 What association founded the Avery Normal Institute? ANS1 the American Missionary Association QSN2 What type of school was the Avery Normal Institute? ANS2 free secondary school QSN3 Who attended the Avery Normal Institute? ANS3 Charleston's African American population QSN4 What general supported the conversion of a US Arsenal into Porter Military Academy? ANS4 William T. Sherman QSN5 Soldiers and boys helped by Porter Military Academy were affected by what? ANS5 war