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