Location-
The Iroquois have primarily been located in modern day New York, but at one point they controlled land from the Hudson all the way to the Illinois Rivers as well as other areas from the Ottawa to Tennessee Rivers.
Europeans-
The Iroquois first met non-natives in the the 16th century, as well as meeting again in the 17th century. The Iroquois inclined toward the French than other natives. During the 17th century, a trade was established between the Iroquois and Europeans, mainly for fur. The Iroqouis ended up becoming British allies during the French and Indian wars, ultimately assisting in the British defeat of the French.
The Iroquois
The Iroquois, originally called the Cayuga from the Native American word for "People of Oigouen" were a popular Native American tribe, with much to offer the early America as well as the present day.
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Products-
The Iroquois used porcupine quills, and wampum belts for a record of events, as well as for trade and clothing. They also had advanced hunting equipment, and different items to assist in building homes. They also made laccrosse sticks out of wood.
Government-
They were a part of the Iroquois League which had 50 chiefs from individual tribes. The Iroquois sent 10 chiefs to meetings of the Great council. They belonged to the "younger brotherss" portion of the Tribes. They had a complex system of Checks and Balances.
Culture-
Women were held in high honor in the Iroquois tribe, being in charge of many tribe activities, as well as joining the men in hunting and drying meats. The religion of the Iroquois tribe believed in Orenda as their supreme creator. Also they believed that certain objects held spirits. They celebrated many festivals in animal's and spirit's honors.
Other Tribes-
The Iroquois did not have very peaceful relations with other times, because in the fall season their warring parties scoured the land and overtook all they could, aside from the other Iroquois tribes, with which they gathered together in celebrations and events.
Dwellings-
The stationary Iroquois lived in villages of longhouses, each village with at least 500 people. They built their villages near running water and on hills, many that were fortified with enclosures surrounding the villages. Lounghouses were made out of elm-bark, and held many families. These longhouses were built with smoke holes, bed with raise platforms, with upper platforms being used for storage.
Bibliography:
~Book Citations
Pritzker, Barry M. Great Plains, Southeast, Northeast Woodlands, Subarctic,
Arctic. Santa Barbara: Lib. of Cong. Cataloging-in-Publication Data,
1998. Print. Vol. 2 of Native Americans an Encyclopedia of History,
Culture, and Peoples.
Brinkley, Alan. The Unfinished Nation. 6th ed. N.p.: McGraw-Hill, 2009. Print
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