The Function of Boarding Schools for Native Americans Was to ______

question 3

Multiple Choice

The function of boarding schools for Native Americans was to ______.

• A) help Native youth learn about their culture and communal ties
• B) give Native youth the opportunity to grow in speaking their native languages
• C) provide skills training for Native youth to enter the economy
• D) provide a space for Native youth to learn about American history
• E) enforce Americanization of Native youth

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Definitions:

Tightly Knit Groups

Social groups closely bonded by frequent interactions, shared values, and deep feelings of belonging.

Confederates

Individuals who are part of a group engaged in a secret or illicit activity or who are in on the experimental conditions in psychological studies and pretend to be participants.

Conformity

The act of adjusting one's behaviors, beliefs, or attitudes to align with the norms or standards of a group or society.

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms or the influence of group pressure on an individual's behavior.