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