The Amazing Iroquois And The Invention Of The Empire State

Author : John C. Winters
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2023-01-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780197578223

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"the Amazing Iroquois" and the Invention of the Empire State by John C. Winters Pdf

In America's collective unconscious, the Haudenosaunee, known to many as the Iroquois, are viewed as an indelible part of New York's modern and democratic culture. From the Iroquois confederacy serving as a model for the US Constitution, to the connections between the matrilineal Iroquois and the woman suffrage movement, to the living legacy of the famous "Sky Walkers," the steelworkers who built the Empire State Building and the George Washington Bridge, the Iroquois are viewed as an exceptional people who helped make the state's history unique and forward-looking. John C. Winters contends that this vision was not manufactured by Anglo-Americans but was created and spread by an influential, multi-generational Seneca-Iroquois family. From the American Revolution to the Cold War, Red Jacket, Ely S. Parker, Harriet Maxwell Converse (adopted), and Arthur C. Parker used the tools of a colonial culture to shape aspects of contemporary New York culture in their own peoples' image. The result was the creation of "The Amazing Iroquois," an historical memory that entangled indigenous self-definition, colonial expectations about racial stereotypes and Native American politics, and the personalities of the people who cultivated and popularized that memory. Through the imperial politics of the eighteenth century to pioneering museum exhibitions of the twentieth, these four Seneca celebrities packaged and delivered Iroquoian stories to the broader public in defiance of the contemporary racial stereotypes and settler colonial politics that sought to bury them. Owing to their skill, fame, and the timely intervention of Iroquois leadership, this remarkable family showcases the lasting effects of indigenous agents who fashioned a popular and long-lasting historical memory that made the Iroquois an obvious and foundational part of New Yorkers' conception of their own exceptional state history and self-identity.

Author : Max M. Mintz
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1999-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9780814756225

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Seeds of Empire by Max M. Mintz Pdf

"While at first intentionally neutral, the Iroquois were soon forced to choose sides between either rebel or British forces. Seeds of Empire recreates the events surrounding General John Sullivan's scorched-earth campaign against the Six Nations of the American Indians of New York and the Eastern territories in 1779, following the surrender of General John Burgoyne's entire British army at the Battle of Saratoga.

Author : Milton Martin Klein
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 1102 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 0801489911

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The Empire State by Milton Martin Klein Pdf

Readers from the Big Apple to Buffalo and beyond will find "The Empire State"--which provides equal coverage to "upstate" and "downstate" events and people--satisfying and informative reading. A rich resource, it chronicles the state through centuries of change.

Author : Vincent N Parrillo
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781040152836

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Diversity in America by Vincent N Parrillo Pdf

Fully updated and expanded, the fifth edition of Diversity in America offers a comparative, sociohistorical analysis of diversity in the United States. Drawing from the latest data and research and incorporating recent developments such as the Black Lives Matter movement, Parrillo gives a detailed and multifaceted portrait of intergroup relations. Parrillo takes a chronological approach and uses intergenerational comparisons to highlight demographic shifts and changing perceptions of diversity within different periods of American history. The tensions between the processes of assimilation and pluralism are explored throughout with reference to debates surrounding immigration, the perceived threat of multiculturalism, and the fear of society losing its “American” identity. The original concept of the ‘Dillingham Flaw’ is deployed to explain false perceptions of immigrants. Further updates to the fifth edition include analytical commentary on the controversies surrounding Critical Race Theory and Great Replacement Theory; Affirmative Action, the rise of White supremacist groups; the political divide over asylum seekers, refugees, and undocumented immigrants; and changing racial and religious demographics in an evolving multi-racial America. The book thus sheds light on the socially constructed myths about America’s past, misunderstandings about its present, and anxieties about its future. This accessible and engagingly written book will be of interest to students, academics, and general readers with an interest in diversity, race, ethnicity and migration in the United States.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1931
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:902100571

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Empire State by Anonim Pdf

Author : Benson John Lossing
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1888
Category : History
ISBN : UVA:X000896256

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The Empire State by Benson John Lossing Pdf

Photo-offset. Spartansburg, S.C., Reprint Co., 1968. Bibliographical footnotes.

Author : Genevieve St. Lawrence
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 0756512727

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The Iroquois and Their History by Genevieve St. Lawrence Pdf

Discusses the origin, history, daily life, customs, and future of the Iroquois Indians.

Author : Francis Jennings
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : History
ISBN : 0393303020

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The Ambiguous Iroquois Empire by Francis Jennings Pdf

Continues: The invasion of America. 1976, c1975.

Author : Cadwallader 1688-1776 Colden
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1019560827

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The History of the Five Indian Nations of Canada, Which Are Dependent on the Province of New-York in America, and Are the Barrier Between the English and French in That Part of the World [microform] by Cadwallader 1688-1776 Colden Pdf

This book is a detailed account of the history, culture, and politics of the Five Nations of Canada, or the Iroquois Confederacy, as they were known in the early eighteenth century. Cadwallader Colden, a colonial administrator and historian, provides a wealth of information on the social organization, religious beliefs, and historical events of these native peoples. This book offers invaluable insights into the complex relationships between native and colonial populations in early America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Laurence M. Hauptman
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2022-12-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780815656715

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Seven Generations of Iroquois Leadership by Laurence M. Hauptman Pdf

In Seven Generations of Iroquois Leadership, Laurence M. Hauptman traces the past 200 years of the Six Nations’ history through the lens of the remarkable leaders who shaped it. Focusing on the distinct qualities of Iroquois leadership, Hauptman reveals how the Six Nations have survived in the face of overwhelming pressure. Celebrated figures such as Governor Blacksnake, Cornelius Cusick, and Deskaheh are juxtaposed with less well-known but nonetheless influential champions of Iroquoian culture and sovereignty such as Dinah John. Hauptman’s survey includes over thirty contemporary women, highlighting the important role female leaders have played in Iroquois survival throughout history to the present day. The book offers historical and contemporary portraits of leaders from all six Iroquois nations and all regions of modern-day Iroquoia.

Author : Carol Cornelius
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 0791440273

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Iroquois Corn in a Culture-Based Curriculum by Carol Cornelius Pdf

Provides a framework and an example for studying diverse cultures in a respectful manner, using the thematic focus of corn to examine the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) culture.

Author : Maureen Konkle
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2005-11-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780807875902

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Writing Indian Nations by Maureen Konkle Pdf

In the early years of the republic, the United States government negotiated with Indian nations because it could not afford protracted wars politically, militarily, or economically. Maureen Konkle argues that by depending on treaties, which rest on the equal standing of all signatories, Europeans in North America institutionalized a paradox: the very documents through which they sought to dispossess Native peoples in fact conceded Native autonomy. As the United States used coerced treaties to remove Native peoples from their lands, a group of Cherokee, Pequot, Ojibwe, Tuscarora, and Seneca writers spoke out. With history, polemic, and personal narrative these writers countered widespread misrepresentations about Native peoples' supposedly primitive nature, their inherent inability to form governments, and their impending disappearance. Furthermore, they contended that arguments about racial difference merely justified oppression and dispossession; deriding these arguments as willful attempts to evade the true meanings and implications of the treaties, the writers insisted on recognition of Native peoples' political autonomy and human equality. Konkle demonstrates that these struggles over the meaning of U.S.-Native treaties in the early nineteenth century led to the emergence of the first substantial body of Native writing in English and, as she shows, the effects of the struggle over the political status of Native peoples remain embedded in contemporary scholarship.

Author : Joanne Reitano
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136699979

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New York State: Peoples, Places, and Priorities by Joanne Reitano Pdf

The state of New York is virtually a nation unto itself. Long one of the most populous states and home of the country’s most dynamic city, New York is geographically strategic, economically prominent, socially diverse, culturally innovative, and politically influential. These characteristics have made New York distinctive in our nation’s history. In New York State: Peoples, Places, and Priorities, Joanne Reitano brings the history of this great state alive for readers. Clear and accessible, the book features: Primary documents and illustrations in each chapter, encouraging engagement with historical sources and issues Timelines for every chapter, along with lists of recommended reading and websites Themes of labor, liberty, lifestyles, land, and leadership running throughout the text Coverage from the colonial period up through the present day, including the Great Recession and Andrew Cuomo’s governorship Highly readable and up-to-date, New York State: Peoples, Places, and Priorities is a vital resource for anyone studying, teaching, or just interested in the history of the Empire State.

Author : Laurence M. Hauptman
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1992-12-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0815602723

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The Iroquois in the Civil War by Laurence M. Hauptman Pdf

Despite the perennial interest in the American Civil War, historians have not examined sufficiently how Native American communities were affected by this watershed event in U.S. history. This ground-breaking book by one of the foremost Iroquois historians significantly adds to our understanding of this subject by providing the first intimate look at the Iroquois' involvement in the American Civil War and its devastating impact on Iroquois communities. Both fascinating and fast-moving, The Iroquois in the Civil War exposes many myths about Native American soldiers. To correct old stereotypes about American Indians, Hauptman discusses the Iroquois' distinguished war service as commissioned and noncommissioned officers as well as ordinary cavalrymen and common foot soldiers. Drawing upon archival records and personal wartime letters and diaries never before used by ethnohistorians, Hauptman portrays the dilemma the Iroquois experienced during this era. He assesses the Iroquois' military volunteerism, their loyalty to the Union, and their concurrent effort to maintain their lands, sovereignty, and cultural identity just at a time when new pressures for tribal dissolution were increasing. He not only provides us with a remarkable glimpse into the hearts and minds of Iroquois Indians on the battlefield but also adds significantly to our understanding about the conflict affecting the women and children remaining on the reservations.

Author : Randi Minetor
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493019540

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Hiking through History New York by Randi Minetor Pdf

In Hiking through History New York, you can hike through the forest planted on orders from President Franklin Roosevelt and follow the swath cut by the 20th century’s strongest and most influential First Lady. Or you can traverse the Minisink Battleground, a shady natural area once erupted in battle between British, Iroquois, and American troops. Or explore Fort Niagara and walk along lookout points that French soldiers occupied as far back as the 1600s. Hiking through History New York profiles forty hikes, going beyond stating miles and directions for each hike to include rich descriptions of the history underfoot. Whether you’re a curious tourist or a local history buff, this is a comprehensive guidebook to the area’s natural and human history.