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Why Native American do not want to be called Indians?
because Indians are people from India and it is completely different from native american
What was native Americans called before they were called native Americans?
Native Americans called themselves by their tribe (i.e. Cherokee, Powatan, Lakota, etc.) When Christopher Columbus arrived, he erroneously believed he was in the Indies, so he declared them "Indians".
Are American Indians and native Americans the same thing?
No, Native Americans are from tribes like the Cherokees and other tribes. They originated in America. Indians are from the country India, and are a whole other group of people from the Native Americans. The reason why Native Americans are sometimes referred to as Indians is because, when Christopher Columbus was sailing to India, he accidentally ended up in North America where he called all the Native Americans, Indians.
Who helped the pilgrams in America?
THE INDIANS (NATIVE AMERICANS)
What did the Indians call Niagara Falls?
The Native Americans (Indians) called Niagara Falls the Thunder Of Water.
Why are Native Americans variously called American Indians?
Personal preference, really. Depending upon which tribe you are from or your political views, you might prefer Indians, Native Americans or American Indians. It really doesnt make a whole lot of difference.
Are all Indians called native Americans?
Collectively, yes, they are called Native Americans. Though, quite rightly, the many tribes retain their tribal names and tribal identities.
Did native Americans liked to be called Indians?
It didn't matter what they were being called they didn't understand what was going on
Where there other people besides native Americans when europeans came to America?
If you accept that all "native Americans" are the people called Indians at that time, there were also Inuits and Aleuts, who are racially distinct from native Americans. These people are commonly called Eskimos.
Who gave the Native American the name Indians?
Columbus called the Native Americans Indians, because he thought he was in India when he arrived in America. The name stuck, and we still call them Indians today.
Are Native Americans and Indians the same thing?
No, Native Americans are from tribes like the Cherokees and other tribes. They originated in America. Indians are from the country India, and are a whole other group of people from the Native Americans. The reason why Native Americans are sometimes referred to as Indians is because, when Christopher Columbus was sailing to India, he accidentally ended up in North America where he called all the Native Americans, Indians.
What sre some names of Native Americans?
hakatuipo yokigoshu uranidiot there are alot..
