Exploring America's Native American Boarding Schools

The video explores the dark history of Native American boarding schools, focusing on assimilation policies that aimed to erase indigenous culture. It highlights personal stories of trauma and resilience, the impact of European expansion, and the legacy of these schools. The narrative also covers the civil rights era, self-determination in education, and ongoing challenges faced by Native communities. The video concludes with reflections on cultural resilience and the need for apologies and healing.

What was the primary goal of the assimilation policy in Native American boarding schools?

• To encourage self-governance among tribes

• To integrate Native American children into Anglo-American society

• To preserve Native languages and cultures

• To provide vocational training only

Which famous Native American leader's quote was mentioned in the context of resisting assimilation?

• Geronimo

• Sitting Bull

• Chief Joseph

• Red Cloud

What significant event did Lewis and Clark's expedition mark for Native Americans?

• The start of significant cultural and governance changes

• None of the above

• A celebration of shared cultures

• The establishment of trade routes

Which act reinforced the reservation system and encouraged assimilation?

• The Dawes Act

• The Indian Removal Act

• The Native American Rights Act

• The Indian Reorganization Act

What was a common punishment for children in boarding schools as mentioned in the transcript?

• Extra playtime

• Monetary fines

• Physical punishments like hair cutting

• Cultural outings

What was the reaction of Native American communities to the boarding schools in the long term?

• None of the above

• Immediate shutdown of schools

• Resistance and formation of intertribal relationships

• Complete acceptance

What was the outcome of the Merriam Report of 1928?

• It led to the closure of all boarding schools

• It documented abuses and made recommendations for corrections

• It ignored the issues in boarding schools

• It praised the boarding school system

How did the boarding school experience affect the cultural identity of Native American children?

• It strengthened their cultural identity

• It diversified their cultural practices

• It had no effect on their cultural identity

• It led to a loss of cultural identity

What does the Indian Self-Determination and Education Act of 1975 signify?

• Continuation of assimilation policies

• Greater control by tribal communities over their affairs

• Establishment of more boarding schools

• None of the above

What role did the Navajo Code Talkers play during World War II?

• They served as regular soldiers

• They acted as translators

• They used the Navajo language to create unbreakable codes

• They were not involved in the war