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How the state of Indiana got its name?
Indiana got its name from the Indians. That is why its called "Land of the Indians"
Michael Jackson is a native of where?
Indiana.
How did the state Indiana get its it name?
"Indiana" means "Indian Lands." The use of that word to describe the territory now called Indiana dates back to at least 1768 and the "Indiana Land Company." The name was used in 1800 when creating the Indiana Territory out of the Northwest Territory when Ohio was being prepared for admission as a state. At that time, most of the Indiana Territory was land held by the Indians (as Native Americans were then called) and not controlled by the US government.
What is the meaning of hoosier?
A native or inhabitant of Indiana.
Where does an endangered Indiana bat live?
An Indiana Bat lives to native north or south america
What are citizens of Indiana called?
People from Indianapolis (and the entire State of Indiana) are called "Hoosiers".
How many Native American reservations are in Indiana?
There are no state or federal Indian lands (reservations) in the state of Indiana.
Are there any vampire bats here in Indiana?
well they arent native to indiana, they like more tropical areas
Why did the native Americans fight the settlers?
The indiana wanted there mamas
Anyone called Indiana?
Indiana Jones.
What does the word Miami mean to Native Americans?
The native American tribe called the Miami originally lived in Ohio and neighbouring parts of Indiana and Michigan. They called themselves myaamiaki ("the downstream people"). Today they are mostly in Oklahoma, with a smaller group in Indiana.Miami in Florida is named for a completely different native tribe - the Mayaimi, who are extinct.
Did Andrew Jackson move the Native Americans?
yes, to the Indiana territory..:)
