What hidden curriculum activity teaches that Native Americans are historic creatures that were savages?
A) Interviewing Native Americans about their cultural heritage
B) Studying current reservation lands and population density of Native Americans
C) Having Indian mascots holding signs that say "We will scalp you!" at football games
D) Acknowledging that Native Americans were cheated out of their lands with unfair treaties

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Using Indian mascots with derogatory signs perpetuates stereotypes and misrepresents Native Americans as savage, historic figures rather than acknowledging their current existence and culture.

What Hidden Curriculum Activity Teaches That Native Americans Are Historic