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Understanding Residential Schools in Indigenous History

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the concept of Residential Schools within Indigenous histories, focusing on vocabulary and key concepts to deepen understanding.

Topics covered:

#Indigenous History
#Compare different perspectives on Residential Schools
#History
#Residential Schools
#Standard
#Analyse the historical significance of Residential Schools
#Explain the impact of Residential Schools on Indigenous communities
#Define key terms related to Residential Schools
#Vocabulary & Concepts

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Understanding Residential Schools in Indigenous History

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Vocabulary and Concepts related to Residential Schools

Source A: Excerpt from a survivor’s account 'The Residential School system aimed to assimilate Indigenous children, often causing trauma and loss of culture.' Provenance: Testimony from an Indigenous survivor, 2005.

Source B: Government policy document 'The purpose of Residential Schools is to provide education and Christian values to Indigenous children, integrating them into mainstream society.' Provenance: Official government report, 1920.

1.
Define what is meant by 'Residential Schools' based on the sources provided. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the perspectives of Source A and Source B on the purpose of Residential Schools.
[4 marks]
3.
Explain the long-term effects of Residential Schools on Indigenous communities.
[6 marks]
4.
Outline the key features of the Residential School system, including who was targeted and the methods used.
[5 marks]
5.
Compare the perspectives of Indigenous survivors and government reports on Residential Schools.
[4 marks]
6.
Analyse why Residential Schools are considered a significant part of Indigenous history.
[6 marks]
7.
Explain the purpose of including survivor testimonies in studying Residential Schools.
[3 marks]
8.
Compare the official government view and Indigenous perspectives on the legacy of Residential Schools.
[4 marks]

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