When did the Native Americans start using "Indians" as describe themselves? Was this term liked or disliked amongst the leaders of the various tribes? How did it become wide spread and what is their preference now? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

When did the Native Americans start using "Indians" as describe themselves? Was this term liked or disliked amongst the leaders of the various tribes? How did it become wide spread and what is their preference now?

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Snapshot52 has previously answered:

Why is it that the term 'Indians' is still used and common throughout American history since colonization, despite the awareness of early pilgrims knowing that they were not in India?
Why are Native Americans still referred to as Indians in modern times when the mistake was noticed pretty early in American history?

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