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Because Indians are known as red-skinned people.
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∙ 9y agoThe native Americans were called redskins because of their tendency to use red pigments to beautify and decorate their bodies.
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Who were these American Indians and what was their leader's name?
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Why do many of the American Indians prefer not to be called by the name Indian?
It is rude and insulting to Native Americans when people use this term.
What is the name meaning for Chinook Indians?
The Chinook Indians take their name from the village they lived in on the Columbia river.
What name did the Cleveland Indians use after 1995?
In 1915, the Cleveland Lake Shores changed their name to the Cleveland Indians. As of 2014, they are still the Cleveland Indians. There was no name change at any time in the 1990's.
How did Indiana get its nme?
Historic American Indian tribes also lived on this land, inspiring the state's name - Indiana, the land of Indians Ain't I smart hot girls
Why is the name redskins offensive?
The name of Washington's football team, the Redskins is considered offensive by some due to the fact it is a racial term used to describe Indians. There is a disagreement over whether the name has positive or negative origins, but many believe the origins to be negative, making the use of the word offensive.
What NFL football team is nick name proud American?
washington redskins
What year did the Redskins change their name from the Braves to the Redskins?
In 1933 The Boston Braves changed their name to The Boston Redskins.
By what name are most the northern native Americans known?
Collectively as Indians, American Indians, Native Americans or by their tribe's name.
What is a name for absorbing Indians Ino American culture?
assimilation
What is Pocahontas's last name?
American indians had no last names.
Who were these American Indians and what was their leader's name?
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How did the redskins get their logo and their name?
From Native Americans, who were at one time called Redskins.
Why are the Washington Redskins called redskins?
They used to be the Boston Braves. When moved to Washington D.C., the team name changed to "Redskins".
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.
Where did the American Indians live?
Almost everywhere, in the US. Almost everywhere in both North and South America. Hence the name American Indians
When were the redskins founded?
The Redskins first season in the NFL was 1932. They were known as the Boston Braves. They changed their name to Redskins in 1933 and moved to Washington and became the Washington Redskins in 1937.
