Question

How does this cartoon from the early 1800s relate to common stereotypes of American Indians in the colonial period? A. It shows the stereotype of Indian Americans as brave winners. B. It shows the stereotype of Indian Americans as violent savages. C. It shows the stereotype of Indian Americans as helpless victims. D. It shows the stereotype of Indian Americans as helpful allies.

Answer 1

It would be helpful to see the cartoon, but from the answers I would pick,

B. It shows the stereotype of Indian americas as violent savages.

This is because Indian Americans were viewed as savages and the other options were not as strong as B.