They were still segregated while they were in the U.S military. They even lived on a separate field even though they were fighting the same battles as the others.
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.
The first nationwide strike in 1877 was the Great Railroad Strike.
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