Native American Boarding Schools Quiz

What was the purpose of the Native American boarding schools?

• To promote diversity and inclusion

• To preserve Native American culture and traditions

• To assimilate Native American children into mainstream society

• To provide education and support for Native American children

How many federal Indian boarding schools accounted for over 500 child deaths according to the report?

• 10

• 15

• 19

• 25

What was the impact of the boarding schools on the Native American children?

• They were provided with a nurturing and supportive environment

• They were encouraged to embrace their Native culture and traditions

• They experienced abuse, neglect, and were forbidden to practice their religion and language

• They were given the opportunity to thrive and succeed in life

What did the Department of the Interior announce in 2022 regarding the boarding school system?

• A celebration of the boarding school system's history

• A federal investigation into the boarding school system

• A closure of all remaining boarding schools

• A plan to expand the boarding school system

What is the speaker's goal in divulging the stories of the boarding schools?

• To promote the continuation of the boarding school system

• To heal and bring awareness to the impact of the boarding schools

• To gain attention and sympathy from the public

• To seek revenge on the authorities responsible for the boarding schools