Native American Boarding Schools History

The video discusses the US government's historical assimilation policies towards Native American children, focusing on the Indian Removal Act and federally run boarding schools. These policies aimed to erase indigenous culture and identity, leading to severe consequences for Native American communities. The Red Power movement in the 1960s and 1970s pushed for change, resulting in Congress transferring school authority to native tribes in 1975. However, the mental and physical impacts of these policies are still felt today, raising questions about how the US can address these historical injustices.

What was the primary goal of the US government's assimilation program for Native American children?

• To promote Native American languages

• To preserve Native American culture

• To integrate Native American children into American society

• To provide advanced education

What was the purpose of the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

• To grant Native Americans more land

• To provide education to Native Americans

• To relocate Native Americans to reservations

• To allow Native Americans to govern themselves

Which of the following was NOT a practice in the boarding schools?

• Assigning new names to children

• Allowing children to speak their native language

• Cutting children's hair short

• Forcing children to wear uniforms

What type of labor were girls typically required to do in the boarding schools?

• Farming

• Metal work

• Laundry and cooking

• Carpentry

What was a common punishment for children who spoke their native language in the boarding schools?

• Community service

• Solitary confinement

• Extra homework

• Expulsion from school

Approximately how many boarding schools existed by 1969?

• 100

• 200

• 408

• 500

What movement began to call for change regarding the treatment of Native Americans?

• Civil Rights Movement

• Environmental Movement

• Red Power Movement

• Women's Rights Movement

In what year did Congress pass authority for the schools over to native tribes?

• 1980

• 1970

• 1965

• 1975

What is one of the ongoing effects of the assimilation policies on Native American communities?

• Greater political representation

• Continued mental and physical impact

• Improved economic conditions

• Increased cultural preservation

What question does the video pose about the US government's role in addressing historical injustices?

• What steps can be taken to enhance cultural diversity?

• How can the government promote economic growth?

• What more can the US government do to make up for historical injustices?

• How can the government improve education?