Are Mexicans Indians

Answer 1

In this context, the term "Indians" would refer to the ethnic racial group otherwise known as "Native Americans". "Mexicans" is more a term of nationality or of national ancestry, in much the same way that Europeans refers to people who live in Europe or whose ancesters came from Europe. The ethnic or racial makeup of Mexicans includes many distinct groups. If you start tracing their ancestry you will find many different groups including Mayan, Aztec, Spanish, Portugese, English, etc. Some of these would be considered New World "Indians". There are many Mexicans who are entirely decended from the people living here when the first Europeans showed up. Many, however, are a mixture of both the natives and the immigrants, aka mestizo. All of them are "Mexican" though.

There are "Mexican Indians" but to classify that all people of either name is wholly entwined with the other is erroneous.

Answer 2

Yes, although they are considered to be Native Indians of Mexico, the term America refers to North and South American and all indigenous peoples of the hemisphere. The term 'American Indian' is not commonly used outside of the United States or among native peoples themselves. A more general term such as aboriginal peoples or First Nations (for the aboriginal peoples of North American, especially those from Canada) has broader application. Eight North American Nations and twenty-plus tribes are located on both sides of the border between the USA and the Republic of Mexico. The correct way to refer to specific groups is by their tribal name, e.g., Iroquois, Navajo, Inupiat, etc.

Answer 3

All California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico and Texan Indians were once a part of Mexico. Therefore a large number of so called American Indians can be included such as the Navajo Nation, Ute, Apache, Commanche, Pueblo Indians, Pima. Yuma, etc.