We know that erliest inhibitants of north America were red indians but why thery are called "red" and how they came to America and what is there present stautus in American nation. Do the present day americans accept them as their part.
2007-01-31 15:44:16 · 3 answers · asked by kmsajid 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I believe all Aboriginal peoples in North America are referred to in a big conglomerate as red Indians or redskins. It is a racist term and not politically correct in the least...I don't think it really accurately refers to anyone.
2007-01-31 16:06:31 · answer #1 · answered by Voodoo Lady 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's not an appropriate term in the U.S. It tends to be used more in other countries, and I'm not quite sure why people call them that. Whether living on a reservation or within mainstream society, they are part of our people in this land and should be accepted as such.
2007-02-02 12:07:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the Indigenous People the Europeans first encountered had a more " bronze tone " to their skin than the Europeans were used to. Also many used red clay and/or dye on their faces and bodies to protect themselves from Nature.
2007-02-01 06:46:00 · answer #3 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋