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