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Native American Boarding Schools and Their Legacy - Quiz
Native American Boarding Schools and Their Legacy
  • 1. Who founded the Carlisle Indian Industrial School?
A) George A. Custer
B) John Dewey
C) Richard Henry Pratt
D) Helen Keller
  • 2. In what year did the Carlisle Indian Industrial School open?
A) 1910
B) 1885
C) 1879
D) 1901
  • 3. What was one common outcome for children who attended boarding schools?
A) Enhanced cultural pride
B) Loss of cultural identity
C) Stronger family bonds
D) Retention of tribal languages
  • 4. Which act aimed to promote assimilation of Native Americans in the early 20th century?
A) Meriam Report
B) Dawes Act
C) Indian Self-Determination Act
D) Indian Reorganization Act
  • 5. What was a common practice done to Native children at boarding schools?
A) Encouraging traditional dress
B) Teaching Native songs
C) Organizing tribal gatherings
D) Cutting their hair
  • 6. What was often denied to Native children in boarding schools?
A) Contact with their families
B) Physical activity
C) Meals
D) Access to education
  • 7. What psychological effects did the boarding school system have on many Native Americans?
A) Intergenerational trauma
B) Increased self-esteem
C) Strong community ties
D) Heightened cultural expression
  • 8. Which contemporary movement addresses the legacy of boarding schools?
A) Constitutional reform movements
B) Environmental advocacy
C) Labor rights movements
D) Truth and reconciliation initiatives
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