The Color of the Land: Race, Nation, and the Politics of Landownership in Oklahoma, 1832-1929
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Book Synopsis: The Color of the Land brings the histories of Creek Indians, African Americans, and whites in Oklahoma together into one story that explores the way races and nations were made and remade in conflicts over who would own land, who would farm it, and who would rule it. This story disrupts expected narratives of the American past, revealing how identities--race, nation, and class--took new forms in struggles over the creation of different systems of property.
Conflicts were unleashed by a series of sweeping changes: the forced "removal" of the Creeks from their homeland to Oklahoma in the 1830s, the transformation of the Creeks' enslaved black population into landed black Creek citizens after the Civil War, the imposition of statehood and private landownership at the turn of the twentieth century, and the entrenchment of a sharecropping economy and white supremacy in the following decades. In struggles over land, wealth, and power, Oklahomans actively defined and redefined what it meant to be Native American, African American, or white. By telling this story, David Chang contributes to the history of racial construction and nationalism as well as to southern, western, and Native American history.
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Are you ready to delve into a captivating story that transcends boundaries of race, nation, and class? Look no further than "The Color of the Land: Race, Nation, and the Politics of Landownership in Oklahoma, 1832-1929." This ground-breaking book brings together the histories of Creek Indians, African Americans, and whites in Oklahoma, weaving a narrative that explores the conflicts and struggles over land ownership, farming, and power.
In this remarkable work, author David Chang challenges preconceived notions of the American past by revealing how identities of race, nation, and class underwent profound transformations during the creation of different systems of property. From the forced removal of the Creeks from their homeland to Oklahoma in the 1830s to the entrenchment of a sharecropping economy and white supremacy in the following decades, the story of Oklahoma is one of ongoing conflict and redefinition.
Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Chang sheds light on pivotal moments in history, such as the transformation of the Creeks' enslaved black population into landed black Creek citizens after the Civil War, the imposition of statehood and private landownership, and the subsequent struggles for land, wealth, and power. By immersing yourself in "The Color of the Land," you'll gain a deeper understanding of the complex forces that shaped the racial construction and nationalism in America.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your historical knowledge and challenge your perspective. Order "The Color of the Land: Race, Nation, and the Politics of Landownership in Oklahoma, 1832-1929" today and embark on an enlightening journey through the turbulent history of Oklahoma.
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