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Who created the word native American?
The words "Native American" came from two sources. First "Native" meaning those Native to the continent. Second, The Americas is a term used to describe the continents that originated from its use by Martin Waldseemüller a German cartographer who named it such in honor of Amerigo Vespucci an Italian Explorer. Those who lived there were called, generally, Native Americans (a much better term than "Indian" to those natives).
What explorer has a river bay and strait named in his honor?
it was by hudson
What mountain in Colorado is named after an explorer?
The mountain peak in Colorado which is named after an American explorer is PikeÕs Peak. This mountain peak was named after Zebulon Pike who was an army explorer.
Which South American country is named after an explorer?
Columbia
What was conetecut named after?
Connecticut was named after the Connecticut River, which was named by Dutch explorer Adriaen Block in the early 1600s. The name "Connecticut" is believed to come from the Native American word "quinetucket," meaning "beside the long tidal river."
How did Seattle get its name?
from the Suiattle native American tribe, specifically for Chief Seattle, who as a young warrior was known for his courage
What south american country was named after an early explorer?
Columbia :)
What is the origin of the word Seattle?
Seattle was the name of a native American leader of the Dumwanish who welcomed white settlers to the Pacific Northwest
Who was the native American princess that stopped the fighting between early English settlers and native Americans?
This Native American princess was named Sacajawea.
Is Minnesota named after a native American tribe?
Yes
Is there a native American tribe named monicans?
yes
Who is the Indian in nebraska that a town in Furnas County was named for his tribe?
A town was named Arapaho in honor of the Arapaho tribe of Native Americans.
