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Native Americans were called "redskins" due to the reddish color of their skin. Now it is to be considered a racist term.
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Native Americans were called redskins originally because the blood that ran down their brown bodies after being murdered was such a prevalent sight that the ones killing them coined the violence provoking term “redskins”. People were paid by how many “redskins” aka blood soaked bodies they brought in.
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Why is the name redskins offensive to American Indians?
Because Indians are known as red-skinned people.
Who were the Washington Redskins called after they were the Boston Braves?
Boston Redskins
Where does the word redskins come from?
It refers to the color of the native American Indians skin.
How did the redskins get their logo and their name?
From Native Americans, who were at one time called Redskins.
What was the redskins originally called?
The Redskins entered the NFL in 1932 as the Boston Braves.
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".
What are sports team mascots that are associated with American Indian stereotypes?
Indians, Redskins, Braves, Warriors.
Are the Kansas City Chiefs called the Redskins?
No, they are called the Kansas City Chiefs. The Redskins are a completely different team located in Washington D.C.
What were the Redskins called when they started as a franchise?
Boston Braves
What nfl team called apple peel?
The Washington Redskins
What football team is called the suntanned people?
The Washington "Redskins"
What other cities have the Redskins called home?
Only Boston
