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Indigenous Boarding Schools — Quiz

Question 10 • New Mexico History

How did the purpose of the Santa Fe Indian School change by the 21st century?

Answer
A
It began training students for work in federal government agencies.
B
It continued operating mainly under federal direction and control.
C
It became a center for cultural revitalization and community leadership.
D
It stopped including Indigenous history and culture in its curriculum.

Explanation

The Santa Fe Indian School was originally part of a federal system that sought to assimilate Indigenous students. By the 21st century, its purpose had shifted toward supporting Indigenous identity, cultural revitalization, and leadership within Native communities. Therefore, the correct choice is “It became a center for cultural revitalization and community leadership.”

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