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Is lacrosse a Native American sport?
Lacrosse originated in Native American tribes and was originally known as stickball. The games were seen as major events, which took place over several days.
Is lacrosse a hard sport to pick up?
Lacrosse is a relatively simple sport to pick up, especially if you've been playing other sports.
Where is lacrosse from originally?
Lacrosse has its origins in a tribal game played by eastern Woodlands Native Americans and by some Plains Indians tribes in what is now the United States of America and Canada. The game was extensively modified by European settlers to create its current collegiate and professional form.
Why is lacrosse a Canadian sport?
Canadian nationalists like George Beers began advocating for lacrosse to become the national sport instead of cricket as was being pushed by British settlers. In 1856, the Montreal lacrosse club was established; by the mid-1860s there were active teams in eastern Ontario.
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