Indians and Other Misnomers of the Upper Great Lakes
No less than 27 out of the 50 states'' names in the USA are based in American Indian languages. Additionally, six out of 13 of Canada''s provinces and territories have names with indigenous origins, and, of course, Canada itself is derived from an indigenous source. Shakespeare quipped, "What''s in a name?" A lot, it turns out, because states like California and Florida reflect their Spanish histo...
No less than 27 out of the 50 states'' names in the USA are based in American Indian languages. Additionally, six out of 13 of Canada''s provinces and territories have names with indigenous origins, and, of course, Canada itself is derived from an indigenous source. Shakespeare quipped, "What''s in a name?" A lot, it turns out, because states like California and Florida reflect their Spanish histo...
