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