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Indigenous Boarding Schools — Quiz

Question 5 • New Mexico History

What was one result of Indigenous students being forced to speak only English?

Answer
A
They created new written forms of their Indigenous languages.
B
They strengthened their connection to their cultures and traditions.
C
They lost the ability to practice or pass down their own languages.
D
They learned English while retaining their Indigenous languages.

Explanation

When Indigenous students were forced to speak only English, they often had fewer chances to use their own languages. As a result, they could lose the ability to speak those languages or pass them on to younger generations; choice C describes this outcome.

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