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