What does the proliferation of these Native American-related team names and mascots say about Americans’ perceptions of Native Americans?

After viewing the video (Massacre at Mystic) answer the following questions:

What was the justification given for the Massacre of the Pequot Natives by the British?

How did this massacre change the way the war was conducted with Native Americans by Europeans from this point forward?

What does the proliferation of these Native American-related team names and mascots say about Americans’ perceptions of Native Americans?

Are there certain parts of the country where these Native American team names and mascots are more prevalent than others? Why or why not?