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Taken Away

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Question 1

1.

Which of the following tactics did the government use to persuade Native Americans to send their children to boarding schools?

physical force

bribery

all of the above

threats

Question 2

2.

The purpose of Native American boarding schools was to _____________.

strengthen the relationship between various tribes

all of the above

"Americanize" Native American children

teach Native American children about indigenous culture 

Question 3

3.

According to the Interior Department report, while attending Native American boarding schools, 973 students _________________.

returned home 

died

earned a diploma

ran away

Question 4

4.

What was the name of the legislation that allocated money to set up Native American boarding schools?

the Self-Determination Act

the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative

the Indian Civilization Act

the Attendance Law

Question 5

5.

What main idea did James Labelle's experience provide evidence for?

Native Americans were treated poorly in the boarding schools.

Boarding schools were in the decline in the 1930s.

The federal government wanted to Americanize Native Americans.

He provided a narrative.

Question 6

6.

What does the word "unmarked" mean in the sentence:
Many of the children's burial sites remain unmarked.

The burial site had a sign. 

It doesn't have any paint. 

The burial sites couldn't be found.

The burial site had many people. 