Indian residential school began when? a. 2020 b. 2000 c. 195 o d. 1883

The closest correct answer is **d. 1883**. While the earliest forms of residential schools for Indigenous people in Canada date back to the 17th century with missionary efforts, the *system* of federally funded, mandatory boarding schools aimed at assimilation began in the 1880s. 1883 is often cited as a key year due to the establishment of three large industrial schools as part of this formal system.<br />