Question

how did indian boarding schools affect native identity? a they strengthened tribal unity b they improved political power for tribes c they reinforced traditional values through lessons d they caused loss of language and cultural practices

Explanation:

Indian boarding schools were established with the goal of assimilating Native American children into Euro - American culture. This often involved forbidding the use of Native languages, discouraging or punishing traditional cultural practices, and imposing Western educational and cultural norms. As a result, many Native American children lost touch with their languages and cultural practices.

• Option A: Indian boarding schools were not designed to strengthen tribal unity. Instead, they aimed to break down tribal identities by separating children from their tribes and cultures.
• Option B: There was no improvement in political power for tribes due to Indian boarding schools. The schools were more about cultural assimilation rather than empowerment.
• Option C: The schools did not reinforce traditional values. They actively tried to replace Native values with Western ones.
• Option D: This is correct as the schools' policies led to the loss of language (by forbidding its use) and cultural practices (by discouraging or punishing them).

Answer:

D. they caused loss of language and cultural practices