Native Americans played lacrosse for these purposes:
- for physical training
- to settle disputes
- for healing as a part of spiritual beliefs
- for recreation
Further details:
The game was seen as a way of training and toughening young warriors, giving them strength and agility needed for battle.
It was also seen as a pre-battle sort of activity or even something done instead of actual battle. A game of lacrosse might be used as a way of settling a dispute instead of going to battle.
The game was also seen as medicine game, something meant to heal. It was thought to be a game giving by the earth's creator, and playing it was a way of honoring the creator.
Lacrosse also could be seen as something done for the sake of recreation.
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Religion influenced life by the people building large cathedrals and having lots of worship, so they believed in God
"Dear Momma.
Life in the infantry was hard... I'd no sleep... I gave up my stripes. Lieutenant Ackerson is meaner than a bull on a farm... By god the cold.... I'm not used to it like the white boys are. I'm only used ta' the hot Texas heat. The media usually ignores me. But they are a talkin' to the white boys like they're heroes... I don't think I'll be welcome when I come back. At least... I'm proving something for my country. That I'll be fighting. For the good of the united states."
-I hope this helps.
