Question

What was unique about early schools in Indian Territory, compared with those that were opened throughout the nation later?

Answer 1

The uniqueness about early schools in Indian Territory is they taught farming skills.

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Early schools in the Indian territory are known as Native American Boarding or Indian Residential Schools. They began in the year 1860 and the main idea for starting these schools was to turn the Indian Tribes' children to civilize as pure Americans.

The first rule in the school, the children were forbidden to communicate in their native languages. Also, they were enforced to follow Christianity. If any child found following their native tradition or speaking their native language to each other apart from the classrooms were punished severely.

They spent half of the day leaning Academics and half of the day learning industrial skills. Girls were drilled to cook, sew, clean, do laundry and care the poultry. Also, Boys were trained to do shoe-making, blacksmithing, and farming.