Which of the following was a feature of residential schools for Indians in Canada?
A) The curriculum was primarily academic, not about manual and domestic labour skills.
B) The goal was to reinforce Aboriginal culture and enhance traditional ways of life.
C) The children could not speak their native tongue or speak with opposite-sex siblings.
D) The residential schools were boarding schools adjacent to or near reserves.

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Residential schools for Indians in Canada were known for prohibiting the use of Indigenous languages and the separation of siblings of the opposite sex, which contributed to the loss of culture and family traditions. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as the curriculum focused on manual and domestic labour skills, the goal was to assimilate Indigenous children into Euro-Canadian culture, and the schools were often far from reserves.

Which of the Following Was a Feature of Residential Schools