Iroquois Confederacy
Definition
The Iroquois Confederacy, also known as the Five Nations or Six Nations after the Tuscarora joined, was a powerful alliance of Native American tribes in the northeastern part of North America before and during the colonial period.
Analogy
Imagine the Iroquois Confederacy as a sports league with different teams (tribes) coming together to form a stronger unit. They may play separately but when it comes to bigger challenges, they unite their strengths.
Related terms
Great Law of Peace: The constitution of the Iroquois Confederacy which established democratic principles among its member tribes.
Mohawk Tribe: One of the five original tribes in the Iroquois Confederacy, known for their warrior culture.
French and Indian War: A conflict between British and French colonists from 1754-1763; many Native American tribes including parts of the Iroquois were involved.
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The _____ joined the Iroquois Confederacy.
Who was the leader of the Iroquois Confederacy during the late 1500s?
How did the Iroquois Confederacy contribute to political thought prior to European contact?
What might have been a likely scenario had the Iroquois Confederacy not formed in pre-European America?
How could American history look differently if the Iroquois Confederacy was able to maintain control over their lands?
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