A scene of New England colonists talking with several Native Americans in a wooded glen. In the background is a group of Plains Indian teepees, which would be out of place for the presumed New England setting, but consistent with popular imagination.

Colonists Interacting with Native Americans

A scene of New England colonists talking with several Native Americans in a wooded glen. In the background…

John Jay, an American ambassador sent to England to negotiate a treaty with the British.

John Jay

John Jay, an American ambassador sent to England to negotiate a treaty with the British.

Grant and Lee signing the terms of surrender at Appomattox Courthouse.

Lee's Surrender

Grant and Lee signing the terms of surrender at Appomattox Courthouse.

A famous seminole indian in Florida.

Osceola

A famous seminole indian in Florida.

William Penn's famous treaty with the Indians.

Penn's Treaty

William Penn's famous treaty with the Indians.

An illustration of the treaty between the Native Americans and William Penn.

William Penn's Treaty with the Native Americans

An illustration of the treaty between the Native Americans and William Penn.