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What was the purpose of the curriculum in schools?
a. only strict training in hunting
b. was to introduce Indians to the knowledge of civilization and prepare for citizenship
c. to teach cooking and cleaning
Answer b.
The purpose of the curriculum was to introduce Indians to the knowledge of civilization and prepare for citizenship. They enforced teaching and speaking in English. There was a high focus on nature as well as other content areas such as Arithmetic, geography, nature study, physiology, and U.S. history. Boys were also trained in wagon building, harness making, tinsmithing, shoemaking, tailoring, printing and painting. Girls were instructed in cooking, canning, sewing, washing, ironing, child care, and cleaning; as well as shorthand, typing, and bookkeeping.