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Indigenous History: Residential Schools - Cause and Consequence

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes and consequences of the residential school system for Indigenous communities, encouraging students to analyse historical factors and impacts.

Topics covered:

#Indigenous History
#Cause and Consequence
#Analyse the long-term consequences of residential schools on Indigenous communities.
#History
#Residential Schools
#Standard
#Explain the reasons behind the establishment of residential schools.
#Compare the intended purpose versus the actual impacts of residential schools.
#Outline the responses and movements that emerged in response to residential schools.

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Indigenous History: Residential Schools - Cause and Consequence

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Causes of Residential Schools

Source A: Government Policy Statement, 1879 'The aim of the residential school system is to assimilate Indigenous children into the settler society and eradicate Indigenous cultures.' Provenance: Official government document outlining policy objectives.

1.
Explain the main reasons why governments established residential schools for Indigenous children. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the original intent of residential schools with what actually happened to Indigenous children. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
B

Consequences of Residential Schools

Source B: Testimony of an Indigenous Survivor, 1998 'The residential school system tore our families apart and left scars that have lasted for generations.' Provenance: Testimony given during a Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearing.

1.
Outline the long-term impacts of residential schools on Indigenous communities. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse how the residential school system affected Indigenous identity and culture. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Responses and Movements

Source C: Statement from Indigenous Activist, 2010 'Our communities have fought to reclaim our culture and seek justice for the harm caused by residential schools.' Provenance: Public statement by Indigenous rights advocate.

1.
Compare the responses of Indigenous communities to the residential school system over time. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Explain the significance of movements like the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in addressing the legacy of residential schools. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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