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what native American man is said by many to have been the greatest all around athlete ever in the US?
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Jim Thorpe
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Which American Native American athlete won both the pentathlon and dacathlon in the 1912 Olympics game and was called the greatest athlete in the world?
Jim Thorpe, a part Sac and Fox Indian, won both the 5 event pentathlon and the 10 event decathlon and although he did not medal also finished fourth in the individual high jump and seventh in the individual long jump. King Gustav of Sweden told him "Sir, you are the greatest athlete in the world" and supposedly Thorpe replied "Thanks, King". The title Greatest Athlete in the World is often unofficially given to the winner of the decathlon ever since.
Was Jim thorpe Native American?
Yes, Jim Thorpe was part Native American. He was also of European ancestry. He played football, baseball, basketball, and was also an Olympic athlete.
What animal in the Columbian exchange had the greatest effect on native American culture?
the horse
What were three things native Americans?
There are thousands of contributions the Native American has given. Jim Thorpe, athlete extraordinaire, was named by congress as the Athlete of the Century. They have given us Maria Tallchief and other famous ballerinas. Charles Curtis was the 31st vice president of the United States
What animal did the Columbian exchange have the greatest effect on native American cultures?
The introduction of horses had the greatest impact on Native American cultures through the Columbian exchange. Horses revolutionized transportation, hunting, warfare, and trade for many indigenous communities in the Americas.
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Jim Thorpe,a Sac and Fox,Shawnee and Potowatami Indian, won the Pentathlon and Decathlon in the Summer Olympics of 1912. In addition he was elected the first President of American Football Association, the precurser to the NFL. He was also inducted into the college and professional Football Hall of Fame for his spectacular play in that sport. He also played semi professional baseball. It is no wonder Congress named him Athlete of the Century.
What was the greatest threat to American expansion in the Northwest Territories?
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Why do you think Lewis left the medal around the dead Native American's neck?
Lewis left the medal around the dead native american's neck because they might be informed of who they were.
Was it cold in Native American times?
Since Native americans are still around today, and have lived in the Americas for thousands of years, it depends entirely on what what you mean by "Native American times".
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disease and famine were the greatest tragedies befalling NorthAmerican Indians.
What is the main idea of My Heart Soars by Chief Dan George?
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Can someone be Native American and a Native American?
If they are born a Native American they can be, but if not,no.
