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Understanding Residential Schools in Indigenous History

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet provides reading comprehension activities focused on the history of Residential Schools, fostering understanding of their impact and significance within Indigenous histories.

Topics covered:

#Indigenous History
#Compare different perspectives on Residential Schools
#Reading Comprehension
#History
#Residential Schools
#Standard
#Outline key events and policies related to Residential Schools
#Explain the purpose and effects of Residential Schools on Indigenous communities
#Analyse the long-term impacts of Residential Schools on Indigenous peoples and societies

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Understanding Residential Schools in Indigenous History

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Residential Schools

Source A: Excerpt from a Government Report (1950)

'Residential schools were established to assimilate Indigenous children into Western culture, often separating them from their families and communities. The policy aimed to eradicate Indigenous identities and traditions.' Provenance: Official government report, 1950.

1.
Explain the main goal of Residential Schools as described in Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the intentions behind Residential Schools with the experiences of Indigenous children. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the long-term impacts of Residential Schools on Indigenous communities. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Perspectives on Residential Schools

Source B: Testimony of an Indigenous Elder

'Residential Schools tried to erase who we are. Many children suffered greatly, and the scars are still felt in our communities today.' Provenance: Testimony given at a community gathering, 2005.

1.
Explain how Source B reflects the experiences of Indigenous children in Residential Schools. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the perspectives of the government report (Source A) and the elder's testimony (Source B) on Residential Schools. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Policy and Historical Context

Source C: Government Policy Document (1920)

'It is mandatory for Indigenous children to attend Residential Schools. This policy is vital for the civilizing and assimilation process.' Provenance: Official government policy document, 1920.

1.
Outline the government policy on Indigenous children’s education in 1920 as described in Source C. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyze the reasons behind the implementation of mandatory Residential School attendance. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Critical Reflection

Source D: Modern Indigenous Perspective

'Residential Schools caused immense harm, disrupting lives and severing connections to our culture and language. Recognizing this history is essential for reconciliation.' Provenance: Statement from an Indigenous advocate, 2018.

1.
Explain the importance of acknowledging the history of Residential Schools according to Source D. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the perspectives of past policies and current views on Residential Schools. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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