Roger Williams Negotiating with Canonicus

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Roger Williams Negotiating with Canonicus

Canonicus, Sachem of the Narragansetts in the mid 17th century, sits at the entrance of his tent, warding off the rain, to negotiate a land deal with Roger Williams and another English man, one carrying a rifle. Another Narragansett man stands next to Canonicus, holding a bow. Date: 1644

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1644 Colonialism Deal Narragansett Negotiate Rain Rhode Rifle Roger Tent Treaty Williams Sachem

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This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in the history of colonial America, as Roger Williams and an English companion engage in negotiations with Canonicus, the influential Sachem, or chief, of the Narragansett tribe in the mid-17th century. The scene unfolds at the entrance of Canonicus's tent, with the rain pouring down, adding a sense of urgency to the proceedings. Canonicus, dressed in traditional Native American attire, sits resolutely, his expression a mix of determination and wariness. He wards off the rain with one hand, while extending the other in a gesture of peace. A Narragansett man stands beside him, holding a bow, a clear indication of the power and potential for conflict that lies beneath the surface of this encounter. Roger Williams, a key figure in the early history of Rhode Island, is depicted in the image wearing a hat and carrying a coat, typical of European settlers of the time. He is accompanied by another Englishman, who carries a rifle, a symbol of the military might that the Europeans brought with them to the New World. The purpose of this meeting was to negotiate a land deal, marking a significant moment in the relationship between the Narragansett people and the English colonizers. The outcome of this treaty would have far-reaching implications for the future of Rhode Island and the broader colonial landscape of North America. This powerful image, dated 1644, offers a fascinating glimpse into the complex and often fraught interactions between Native Americans and European settlers during the formative years of colonialism in the New World.

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