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The term "native American" was first used by the US government in the 1960s, as a direct response to the "Indian Rights Movement". It was intended to describe all the indigenous people of the New World. The term "Indian" had previously been used for many hundreds of years and this initially had no issues attached - but with the growing number of immigrants to the USA from India and consequent exposure to "genuine" Indian culture, another term had to be found.
Many native groups continue to use the term "Indian" today and reject the term native American; many white Americans consider themselves to be native to the Americas, making its use even more problematic.
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Who brought slavery into the Americas in 1500s?
Spain enslaved Native Americans to work mines in the southwest. American colonial slavery didn't begin until 1609 when the first slave arrived.
When did slavery in the US begin?
1776, when the United States became a country
When did native Americans first begin creating pottery?
That's impossible to answer. Each tribe varies in it's customs of artwork and can't be lobbed together as "Native American pottery".
How important was the issue of slavery in the first few decades of the American republic?
how important was the issue of slavery in the first few decades of the American republic
What was the native American tribe known as in the first thanksgiving?
Squanto was the Native-American who was honored at the first Thanksgiving.
Who brought slavery into the Americas in 1500s?
Spain enslaved Native Americans to work mines in the southwest. American colonial slavery didn't begin until 1609 when the first slave arrived.
Why did slavery in the Americas?
In reality, the first slaves in the Americas were Native American. The problem was they either died very quickly or escaped. Then they came up with the bright idea of trading the Native American slaves for African slaves.
When did slavery in the US begin?
1776, when the United States became a country
Why did the slavery develop in the Americas?
In reality, the first slaves in the Americas were Native American. The problem was they either died very quickly or escaped. Then they came up with the bright idea of trading the Native American slaves for African slaves.
When did native Americans first begin creating pottery?
That's impossible to answer. Each tribe varies in it's customs of artwork and can't be lobbed together as "Native American pottery".
Was vermont the first American Colony to be abolished from slavery?
Yes. It was the first colony to abolish slavery.
How important was the issue of slavery in the first few decades of the American republic?
how important was the issue of slavery in the first few decades of the American republic
What was the native American tribe known as in the first thanksgiving?
Squanto was the Native-American who was honored at the first Thanksgiving.
Who was the first native-american to hold political office?
barack obama is african american, NOT native american
Who is the first Native American doctor?
Susan La Flesche Picotte was the first Native American doctor.
Was Sacajawea first American?
Sort of. She was Native American
What was the 1st American colony to abolish slavery?
The first American colony to abolish slavery was Vermont. Vermont abolished slavery in 1777 and after this the abolish movement spread.
