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

Instructions
The assignment is in 2 parts:

After viewing the video 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?
One of the legacies of the many tribes that first inhabited the Americas is the long list of Native American words and place names still in use today.

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?