Carlisle School for Indians - By Fernanda and Arlette

Who was the main group of people that the Carlisle School was intended for?

(a)  

When was the Carlisle Indian School founded?

• 1776

• 1850

• 1879

• 1900

Who founded the Carlisle School for Indians?

• Captain Richard Henry Pratt

• Sitting Bull

• Rutherford B. Hayes

• Geronimo

Which sport did Jim Thorpe not play?

• Football

• Baseball

• Decathalon

• Basketball

What was Jim Thorpe's tribal affiliation?

• Navajo

• Cherokee

• Sac and Fox

• Sioux

What aspect of Jim Thorpe's life story reflects the broader experience of Native Americans?

• His political career

• His struggles and the betrayals he faced

• His athletic success

• His educational background

How many students graduated Carlisle?

• Over 10,500

• Under 10,000

• Between 5,000 and 8,000

• Around 300

Jim Thorpe was a/an:

• Olympic gold medalist

• Olympic silver medalist

• Professional Lacrosse Player

• Professional Soccer Player

True or False: Hundred of boarding schools, both private and government-run were modeled after Carlisle.

• True

• False

True or False: Carlisle was only in operation for 18 years.

• True

• False