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Keeping account. Illustration shows Uncle Sam preparing a list of places in China where Americans have been killed by Chinese and a Chinese man preparing a list of places in America where Chinese have been killed by Americans including the latest incident in Wyoming Territory. Date 1885 September 16. Keeping account. Illustration shows Uncle Sam preparing a list of places in China where Americans have been killed by Chinese and a Chinese man preparing a list of places in America where Chinese have been killed by Americans including the latest incident in Wyoming Territory. Date 1885 September 16
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Keeping Account: A Sobering Depiction of Interethnic Violence in the Late 19th Century, as Depicted in Puck Magazine September 16, 1885, was a day of reflection and reckoning, as tensions between Americans and Chinese immigrants reached a boiling point. In this powerful and poignant illustration from Puck Magazine, titled "Keeping Account," we see two figures, each deeply engrossed in their respective lists. On the left, Uncle Sam, the symbol of American democracy and sovereignty, meticulously records the places in China where Americans have been killed by Chinese. On the right, a Chinese man, with an air of determination, does the same, documenting the locations in America where Chinese lives have been lost at the hands of American citizens. The illustration, published during a time of heightened anti-Chinese sentiment in the United States, serves as a stark reminder of the violence and discrimination that plagued Chinese immigrants in America. The latest incident, which has prompted this exchange, occurred in the Wyoming Territory, where a Chinese laborer was brutally murdered. This tragic event, among many others, fueled the growing animosity between the two communities and led to a series of violent clashes, most notably the Rock Springs Riot. As the two figures exchange a glance, the gravity of their task becomes apparent. The illustration, with its intricate details and somber tone, underscores the importance of acknowledging the past and the need for reconciliation and understanding between different ethnic groups. "Keeping Account" is a poignant reminder of the complex and often tumultuous history between China and the United States, and the ongoing importance of recognizing and addressing interethnic tensions.
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