Were North American Indians...?

Question

...merely using copy-cat tactics in retalition when they scalped their enemies as their enemies did to them

looks to me like I upset the redneck "anittach"

sorry alfonso, it's a fact. I think YOU better go back and talk to that teacher that brainwashed you

Thank you so much "wondering"

SOURCE: The History Channel

Answer 1

Yes,Some examples of Native-American stereotypes portrayed in the media were the Cavalry always wins and the Native-Americans were always on the warpath scalping soldiers. However, the Europeans, not the Native-Americans introduced scalping to America. It was easy for the media and historians to distort history and Native-Americans, because it was difficult for the Native-Americans to defend themselves, since until recently there was no written language. Native-American passed on history through the word of mouth from one generation to the next. Many tribes have become extinct and their history was not passed on. As a result of the stereotypes and omissions in history or distortions of history, the Native-Americans have taken on a generally negative identity. http://www.xroads.virginia.edu

Answer 2

Agree with the first post, as I have been told by people who would know the best, the act WAS first brought by Europeans.

Answer 3

I believe that the North American Indians were the originators of the "scalping".

Answer 4

Copycats?? I think you better study the American history better!

Answer 5

i believe only indigenous people would come up with those kind of tactics (since its not that ethically absurd for them). i think we were the copycats in that regard.

Answer 6

no