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Native American Boarding Schools and Their Legacy - Quiz
Contributed by: Denton
  • 1. Who founded the Carlisle Indian Industrial School?
A) John Dewey
B) Helen Keller
C) George A. Custer
D) Richard Henry Pratt
  • 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) Retention of tribal languages
B) Loss of cultural identity
C) Enhanced cultural pride
D) Stronger family bonds
  • 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) Cutting their hair
B) Teaching Native songs
C) Organizing tribal gatherings
D) Encouraging traditional dress
  • 6. What was often denied to Native children in boarding schools?
A) Contact with their families
B) Meals
C) Physical activity
D) Access to education
  • 7. What psychological effects did the boarding school system have on many Native Americans?
A) Increased self-esteem
B) Strong community ties
C) Heightened cultural expression
D) Intergenerational trauma
  • 8. Which contemporary movement addresses the legacy of boarding schools?
A) Truth and reconciliation initiatives
B) Labor rights movements
C) Constitutional reform movements
D) Environmental advocacy
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