Question 179

In 2008, the government in Ottawa formally apologized for what policy affecting Aboriginal children?

  1. AThe creation of reserve lands
  2. BPlacing them in residential schools
  3. CThe signing of unfair treaties
  4. DRestricting their voting rights
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: B) Placing them in residential schools

Explanation

The context mentions that from the 1800s to the 1980s, many Aboriginal children were placed in residential schools. It specifies that 'In 2008, Ottawa formally apologized to the former students.'

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