Caricature of Cherokee Nation
This caricature is a historical representation of The Cherokee Nation. This image was created in 2016 however there is no designated area of where it was created. This was created and described by Jeff Corntassel, an author that writes for the Library of Congress. This particular picture is in chapter 1 of, the " Forced Federalism: Contemporary Challenges to Indigenous Nationhood." This author most likely created this document to show people what American's did to the Cherokee Nation for their supplies and their land. There were many things said about this situation in which were bias and argued towards a certain side, whereas this picture shows the actual occurrences during these times.
After observing this image and reading descriptions, you can infer that the image speaks for itself and shows what America actually did for their own good. It shows that they were careless, selfish and wanted an independent nation and no interference with outside forces or foreign affairs. This caricature is a very clear, vivid, and straight up explanation of Cherokee Nation. One thing that the image could have done better is give more details and explanations of the things that happened during these times. Did they only do this for more land? What other things were going on during these times?
The main message of this caricature was to show people what actually happened during the Cherokee Nation. Also showed factual evidence and information as opposed to bias opinion and taking sides to protect or defend a position.
This is a primary source piece of evidence.
CITATION: Forced Federalism: Contemporary Challenges to Indigenous Nationhood by Jeff Corntassel with Lindsay G. Robertson, Richard C. Witmer II, University of Oklahoma Press, 2008
This document was most effective toward opponents to the taking of Cherokee Land, since it would only appeal to them.The authors point of view was that the American's were harsh and careless to the Cherokee and only cared for themselves and that they didn't rethink anything. This document was written to show people the real causes and effects of the invasion of Cherokee.
The main message of this caricature was to show people what actually happened during the Cherokee Nation. Also showed factual evidence and information as opposed to bias opinion and taking sides to protect or defend a position.
This is a primary source piece of evidence.
CITATION: Forced Federalism: Contemporary Challenges to Indigenous Nationhood by Jeff Corntassel with Lindsay G. Robertson, Richard C. Witmer II, University of Oklahoma Press, 2008
This document was most effective toward opponents to the taking of Cherokee Land, since it would only appeal to them.The authors point of view was that the American's were harsh and careless to the Cherokee and only cared for themselves and that they didn't rethink anything. This document was written to show people the real causes and effects of the invasion of Cherokee.
Ok- so a few things- this image is actually from 1886- which in itself is important because there are Indian Wars happening in the West and the author is probably sympathetic to Native American causes. But there are several aspects of this cartoon that are not mentioned here. For instance there are several texts within the cartoon-What are they saying and what do they mean? The word railroad is across the native's foot? What do you think this symbolizes. This cartoon was probably included in a book written in 2016 but not made in 2016. And yes it is an allegory to Cherokee removal but there is so much more!!
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