Native Boarding Schools
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Natives were _______ to practice their way of life in the early boarding school years.
Forbidden
What did her real name mean?
Playful one, flower between two streams
There are how many Senators per state?
2
Why is Native American history hard to learn about?
What were the Articles of Confederation?
America's first attempt at a Consitution / form of government.
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According to the video, the only representation out there of Native American people in the national media are _________.
Sterotypes.
What tribe was she from?
Powhatan
How come the number of representatives is 435?
Because it is based on state population.
What is the difference between the 9th and 10th amendments?
9th is about the people, 10th is about the states.
What is one way you can communicate with your representatives or senators?
Writing a letter, sending an email, making a phone call, engaging with their social media, talking to them at an in-person event.
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Native boarding schools faced challenges of ______, and ____ _______.
overcrowding and funding shortfalls
How old was she in reality when she met John Smith
16 not 18.
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The ______ is elected by eligible U.S. citizens who vote and by the Electoral College system.
President
What is a key part of working with others in a group project?
Communication, compromise, collaboration, fair-share, leadership.
True/False:
Jefferson thought a little bit of rebellion now and then in government was healthy therefore rebels should be punished lightly.
True
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Navajo Code talkers used _______ ______ to communicate vital information which enemies could not decipher.
Native language.
What did John Rolfe request she do before they were married?
How many members of the Electoral College are there per state?
House of Rep. + Senate = #
Who wanted a Bill of Rights?
Federalists or anti-federalists?
Anti-Federalists
What is one example of the separation of powers?
Impeachment, 2000 election, Supreme Court cases, President sign/veto, etc.
Are Native Boarding schools still like this today? (There is one on Indian Island, Old Town ME).
No. They are more integrative and accepting of the Native's traditional ways.
According to historians, was the famous "I love him" scene between her and John Smith true?
No. It was also assumed to be a ceremony and that he was not really in danger. She also never loved him.
The ______ is the leader of the Executive Branch.
President.
It starts in one house, then a committee, debate, brought back for a vote. Repeat the process in the other house. Once done, it goes to the President to be signed/vetoed, and then it becomes coded into law.
Name the first 4 amendments in the Bill of Rights
1. Speech, press, religion
2. Arms
3. Quarter soldiers
4. Seach and seizure