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