Stereotypes: The Rise And Fall Of The Colonists

Between 1492-1776, although many people moved to the “New World”, North America lost population due to the amount of Indians dying from war and diseases and the inability of colonists to replace them. John Murrin states, “losers far outnumbered winners” in “ a tragedy of such huge proportions that no one’s imagination can easily encompass it all.” This thought of a decreasing population broadens one’s perspective of history from that of an excluded American tale full of positivity to that of a more unbiased, all-encompassing analysis. The Indians and slaves have recently been noted as a more crucial part of history than previously accredited with.

Diversity in the American Colonies: The Formation of English, Native American, African and German Identities

Native Americans as a whole have been typecast as drunks ever since the coming of the white man’s “fire water.” TS Naimi, MD et al. reports that alcohol is responsible for 11.7% of all American Indian and Alaska Native deaths, compared to 3.3% for the U.S. general population (939). This disturbing discrepancy reinforces the age old notion of the “drunk Indian.” Generalizations aside, is there some truth to this stereotype? Are Indians more likely than other races to be drunks? Of all the races, “Native Americans have the highest prevalence (12.1%) of heavy drinking…A larger percentage of Native Americans (29.6%) also are binge drinkers” (Chartier and Caetano 153). Although some research has been done on genetic causes, little is

Native American people have a unique struggle in society. This stems from cultural epidemics like drug addiction, alcoholism, obesity, and rampant suicide, but also systemic racism and a sort of cultural lag. This is not meant to be a critique of culture, simply an observation of the condition of the families I have helped serve over the course of this internship. To be “Native” has become a slew of stereotypical representations. Stereotypes do not represent reality, but they do affect how individuals view themselves, and limit their ability to become anything but what they are expected to be. This is called the self-fulfilling prophecy. If Native American children grow up in a closed network, such as a reservation or a boundary, they are presented

The colonists edged closer and closer to a turning point. Several colonists still insisted on finding a peaceful resolution and remaining under Great Britain’s control. The majority, however were dissatisfied with Britain’s abusive treatment of colonists. Colonists demanded the same rights that all British-born persons were entitled to by the common law of England. . Tensions between Parliament and the colonies reached a point of no return. Great Britain sought out to stop all rebellion attempts from the colonies by mobilizing its troops. In response, colonists formed militias to protect colonists’ rights. As independence and the forming of a new, separate nation were imminent, Great Britain performed its utmost to keep the colonies under control whereas colonists were prepared to do whatever it took, including violence, to get the freedom they so wanted. .

Represented as a minority in America, Native Americans are underrepresented in many ways in media. Like any other ethnic group, they are stereotyped, and portrayed in a certain way that makes them look a way. Historically marginalized so that many aren’t aware of the pressure that they are putting on the underrepresented in America. Statistically shown, Native Americans respectively have proven that compared to other American groups, they feel relatively invisible. One of the great ironies in life is how America is so proud to become a melting pot to those who are willing to be a part of the contribution to American life. Does this even include the various groups that represents American society?

On a freezing cold day in Boston, 1770, John and Hugh, who were redcoats, were ordered to stand guard on King Street. Silence surrounded the soldiers on the street, nervousness and anxiousness crept towards them. They knew the Boston colonists and the Sons of Liberty, who were showing animosity towards King George for charging them unfair taxes. The colonists were all enraged because of what the king is doing. The Americans totally dislike the King's soldiers on American ground, therefore they have been harassing and infuriating them. The English soldiers had been invading the area and forcing Americans to let them live in their houses. Because America was angry at Britain, the two redcoat partners uneasily watched the avenue.

On the moonlit night of March 5th 1770, a heated argument began on King Street in Boston, Massachusetts between British soldiers and Bostonians, it later escalated, resulting with 5 dead and 6 wounded. The ones at fault for the unravelment of these events were obviously the mob of angry Bostonians, because they atrociously taunted and defied the British soldiers, and they ruthlessly threatened the sentry’s life by viciously throwing clubs and chunks of ice.

As a member of British Parliament, there would be several points to make in order to rationalize the large taxation of American colonists to defend them. Firstly, it is well known that colonists, especially on the more Western lying regions, lived in a fear of attacks from Native American tribes. Higher taxation would support a larger military which would in turn create a stronger British military presence in the colonies in order to defend from attacks. Not only would they be protecting against Indian attacks, the military could also be used in an effort to stop the advancement of other European nations in North America into the British territories. Both Spain and France, especially France, had made agressions into the English colonies in

Most American colonists were loyal to Great Britain and looked to it for protection, but after the French & Indian War ended things began to change. The war had cost Great Britain a lot of money and they wanted the American colonists to help pay for it. Each attempt to raise revenue in the American colonies was resented. Great Britain stated passing laws such as; the Sugar Act of 1764, the Stamp Act of 1765, the Townshend Acts. The colonists saw this as an attempt to tax them without representation in Parliament and as a tyranny which led the colonist to choose sides. The Americans also resented the "Proclamation of 1763". This forbade American to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains. Due to deteriorating relations with the colonies,

It is only now in retrospect that the American Revolution seems inevitable. To the participants it seemed to be a long-shot. They were not expecting victory, always fearing execution for

Calloway employs lucid prose and captivating examples to remind us that neither Indians nor Colonists were a monolithic group... The result is a more nuanced appreciation for the complexity of cultural relationships in Colonial America... He surveys this complex story with imagination and insight and provides an essential starting point for all those interested in the interaction of Europeans and Indians in early American life." -- David R. Shi, Christian Science Monitor Although many Americans consider the establishment of the colonies as the birth of this country, in fact Early America already existed long before the arrival of the Europeans. From coast to coast, Native Americans had created enduring cultures, and the subsequent European

I just learned why the colonists settled where they did and I want to share it with you. Let’s go. Cultural & environmental characteristics affected the distribution of people. I want you to understand this, so listen up.

When I was only a little girl, I had been told that true beauty came from within. Yet as I grew up, I noticed that looks mattered. From their attractiveness, race, age, or gender, anyone’s image was always up for scrutiny. Under those circumstances, I grew up thinking that if people were to judge me based on my appearance, that I should judge them the same way. Though, as I became older, I at some point learned that how a person looked wasn’t always in their range of control. A person simply isn’t born with the choice of picking what they look like, nor are they born with the choice of having a genetic disorder or disease. In that case, I believe that nobody should be defined purely based on what they look like.

Native American representations in film is particularly important in influencing public opinion regarding depictions and beliefs of what Native people are like. Often associated with popular film in the United States is an Anglo constructed representation of a dated, drunken, and traditionally dressed Native person that seems to perpetuate these stereotypes. Because some shows are so popular in the United States, the effects can be powerful. The influence of these pictures comes from the large viewing audience, the cultural majority of the audience, and a failure to accept modernity of Natives. Still in the twenty-first century, there are several representations like this that imitate stereotypes, impact the majority culture, and negatively impact Native American communities. In this essay, I will analyze a case of this stereotyping of Natives in a modern comedy television show called Family Guy.