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Settlers Sell Arms
American settlers selling arms to the Native Americans
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Media ID 576132
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10014338
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 17.3cm (9.3" x 6.8")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in the complex and often tumultuous relationship between American settlers and Native Americans in the 17th century. Circa 1640, in this historical photograph from the Mary Evans Picture Library, a group of European settlers are seen selling arms to Native American tribesmen. Dressed in fur hats and coats, the settlers engage in a lively trade, exchanging goods with the Native Americans, who are adorned in colorful headdresses and feathers. The exchange of arms between the two groups was a significant aspect of the early colonial era in America. European settlers, in need of furs and other resources provided by Native Americans, would often trade valuable goods, including firearms, in return. These weapons would then be used by Native Americans in their own conflicts with other tribes, as well as against the encroaching European settlers. The image also serves as a reminder of the broader historical context of European colonization in America and the far-reaching consequences it had on Native American societies. The introduction of firearms, among other European technologies and diseases, significantly altered the power dynamics between European settlers and Native Americans, leading to a series of conflicts and displacements that would shape the course of American history. Despite the ominous undertones of this exchange, it is important to remember that the relationship between European settlers and Native Americans was not solely defined by conflict. Trade and alliances were also crucial aspects of their interactions, and this photograph offers a glimpse into the more nuanced aspects of this complex and fascinating period in American history.
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