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Attack on the Pequot Fort, 1637 (c1880)
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Attack on the Pequot Fort, 1637 (c1880)
Attack on the Pequot Fort, 1637 (c1880). The Pequot were a Native American tribe who inhabited much of what is now Connecticut in the 17th century. They came into conflict with English settlers leading to a war in which the colonists and their Native American allies, the Mohegan and Narragansett, killed 1500 Pequot, and captured and enslaved many others. A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume I, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880
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This powerful print captures the harrowing scene of the "Attack on the Pequot Fort, 1637". Dating back to around 1880, this historical image depicts a significant event in American colonial history. The Pequot, a Native American tribe who once inhabited what is now Connecticut, found themselves embroiled in conflict with English settlers during the 17th century. In this engraving from Cassells History of the United States by Edmund Ollier, we witness the devastating consequences of this clash between cultures. The fortification is engulfed in flames as destruction ravages through it. The smoke billows into the sky, symbolizing not only physical devastation but also cultural upheaval. The Pequot War resulted in immense loss for the Pequot people. It is estimated that approximately 1500 members were killed while many others were captured and enslaved by their colonist adversaries and their Native American allies such as Mohegan and Narragansett tribes. Through this poignant image, we are reminded of America's complex past marked by violence and conquest. It serves as a somber reminder of how conflicts between different groups can lead to profound suffering and irrevocable changes to indigenous communities. As we reflect upon our shared history, it becomes crucial to acknowledge these painful chapters while striving towards understanding and reconciliation among all peoples who call America home today.
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