1. The Iroquois Confederacy

2. The Iroqouis Confederacy is also known as…. League of the Iroquois League of 5 Nations League of Great Peace

3. This league included the 5 tribes of Mohawk Cayuga Seneca Onondaga Oneida A 6 th tribe was added later on known as the Tuscarora

4. Why did the League form?? The 5 tribes were constantly fighting amongst themselves which weakened each of the tribes All 5 of the tribes were afraid of being attacked by their enemy the Algonquins So all five joined together to create a united defense

5. How did the League Form A prophet named Deganawidah had a vision of the tribes united in the form of an elm tree Hiawatha, a member of the Mohawk tribe, spread the prophet’s vision and message of unity to all the tribes

7. How did the League Work? Male sachems (chiefs) were chosen by the female tribal clan leaders to represent the tribes Each year the sachems met to discuss and make decisions for the whole tribe All decisions were voted upon Each tribe had one vote and all decisions had to be unanimous— agreed by all

10. Did it Work? The 5 nations worked together to end warfare amongst themselves and created a united defense against their enemies The Iroquois Confederacy was the 1st Democratic system in America and helped shape the development of the U.S. Constitution