AOTW - Scholastic Upfront - "Taken Away "

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What was the primary purpose of Native American boarding schools?

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To 'Americanize' Native American children.

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What legislation allocated funds for Native American boarding schools?

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The Indian Civilization Act.

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What does the term 'submission' most closely mean in the context of the article?

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An act of giving up power.

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What does the detail about Secretary Deb Haaland's visit to Indigenous communities illustrate?

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The long-lasting effects of the boarding school system on Indigenous communities.

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Which title best describes the main idea of the text?

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'90 Million Acres Lost'.

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Define 'Americanization' in the context of Native American boarding schools.

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The process of assimilating Native American children into Euro-American culture.

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What was a common outcome for Native American children in boarding schools?

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Loss of cultural identity and language.

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Explain the significance of the Indian Civilization Act.

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It provided funding for the establishment of Native American boarding schools.

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What does the term 'fallout' refer to in the context of the boarding school system?

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The lasting negative effects and consequences on Indigenous communities.

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What is the historical context of Native American boarding schools?

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They were established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to assimilate Native American children.