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