It was first invented by the Native Americans well over a century ago and then adapted to be part of the French and Canadian cultures as well. ... To the natives, lacrosse is still known as "the creators game" because it was also used to help prepare them for war. ... The violent play in this league resembles the way lacrosse was first played in Native American tribes, when the strategy was to disable as many players as possible. ... In conclusion, lacrosse has grown from being a violent sport invented by the Indians to prepare for war, to a game that is known as one of the northeast's be...

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