Why were young Native American men called "braves" in movies & history programs?

As I've said, some movies and even history documentaries call young Native Americans "braves". That's obviously an English term, but how did it come about?Why were young Native American men called "braves" in movies %26amp; history programs?Go look up the WORD. Once you understand the MEANING of the word "brave", you will understand WHY they have and always will be called braves.Why were young Native American men called "braves" in movies %26amp; history programs?because while they admired their bravery, they would never admit they were men like themselves because that would mean we are human beings.Why were young Native American men called "braves" in movies %26amp; history programs?Most likely it has something to do with bravery within battle.



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