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Similarities Between Blacks And Native Americans In Caleb Bingham's 'Columbian Orator'

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In the “Columbian Orator”, author Caleb Bingham includes stories regarding both black and Native American men as they share the commonality of poor treatment at various times in history. Black men received harsh treatment during the time of American slavery; many slaves were taken from their homelands in Africa and eventually sold into slavery in America. Living under an owner entailed constant labor and harsh conditions. Examples showing the barbarous treatment turn up throughout this story, when the enslaved man stands up to his owner and portrays his view on life in America. He states, “What have you done, what can you do for me, that will compensate for the liberty which you have taken away” (Bingham)? The enslaved man then goes on to relive
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