IROQUOIS- What’S IN A Name? Iroquois is an easily recognized name, but like the names of many tribes, it was given them by their enemies. The Algonquin called them the Iroqu (Irinakhoiw) "rattlesnakes." After the French added the Gallic suffix "-ois" to this insult, the name became Iroquois. The Iroquois call themselves Haudenosaunee meaning "people of the long house."

Location! Location! Location! The original homeland of the Iroquois was in upstate New York between the Adirondack Mountains and Niagara Falls. Through conquest and migration, they gained control of most of the northeastern United States and eastern Canada.

1. Why was the Iroquois village set up with palisades (walls)? 2. How does the set up of the village reflect their values?

Why did the nations unite? Iroquois included FIVE NATIONS. Only Oneida One Onondaga Slob Seneca Can Cayuga Munch Mohawk *later Tuscarora joins the league in 1715 These five nations were frequently at war with each other and rival NY tribe, the Algonquins. Dekanawida, or Peacemaker, a prophet, inspires Hiawatha to create an alliance.

Dekanawida’s Legend “PEACE AND UNITY” http://www.onondagavesica.info/docs/TreeofPeace.htm “The Iroquois must come together by taking hold of each other’s hands so firmly and forming a circle that is a tree should fall upon it, it could not shake, could not break it, do that our people and grandchildren shall remain in the circle of security, peace, and happiness!” Slide 14 Define and discuss new vocabulary terms that students may not understand. Have students read this legend and re tell the legend in their own words.

Iroquois Confederacy: The Five nations of the Iroquois formed an alliance to end fighting and become strong. Known as the League of the 5 Nations. Only Oneida One Onondaga Slob Seneca Can Cayuga Munch Mohawk

Grand Council (sachems) A council of 50 specially chosen tribal leaders who met to make decisions for the League of the 5 Nations. Ex) decided on war and trade by VOTING. Adapt: to adjust to the environment and surrounding resources. i.e. Iroquois used bark to create longhouses. Plains Indians used buffalo skin to make tepees.

The Five Nations In 1570 the members of the Iroquois formed a confederation or loose alliance. Each tribe governed itself. Matters that were important to all, such as war and trade were decided by a GREAT COUNCIL. A constitution, or Great Law of Peace, was drafted. Slide 16 Compare the different forms of government for the Iroquois and Americans today. Discuss war and trade procedures for Iroquois and Americans today.

Iroquois League Men from each of the five tribes served on the council. The oldest women of each tribe chose the council Each member had one vote All had to agree before anything was done. Slide 15 Discuss and define new vocabulary terms. Have students compare the establishing of the Iroquois government to their government. Excellent time to integrate across the curriculum by discussing the process of voting. Have students define and compare what is a council, who can serve, and what are their responsibilities for the Iroquois and Americans today. How is the Iroquois league democratic?

The Iroquois Flag and the Hiawatha Wampum Belt Slide 17 Guide students is a class discussion on the importance of recognizing and respecting flags. Discussion the Iroquois flag and Wampum Belt. Have students research, draw, and define what the parts of the United States of American flag represents and symbolizes.

Why is the formation of the Confederacy so important? The Iroquois Constitution creates establishes a democratic government with rights and responsibilities of elected officials, a system for the creation of laws and settling of disputes between nations, and a process for declaring and conducting war. The Iroquois Constitution becomes one of the influential documents in the creation of the U.S. Constitution.

Roots of Democracy Essay Democracy is a type of government where the people and not a king have the power. The USA is a democracy. We have talked about two groups of people from which our countries democracy can be traced, the Quakers and the Iroquois Confederation.

Roots of Democracy Essay Explain how democracy in the USA can be traced back to the Quakers. Explain how democracy in the USA can be traced back to the Iroquois Confederation.