1. Iroquois by Mrs. Stodola’s class

2. Confederacy The Iroquois lived on the Northeast of the United States. Six nations created their confederacy. They were the Seneca, Mohawk, Oneida, Onandaga and Cayuga. Together they were a peaceful and strong confederacy.

3. Confederacy Flag

4. Shelter The Iroquois lived in bark –covered structures called longhouses. Several members of the family lived together. They were called clans.

5. Iroquois people wore deer skin leggings, moccasins and feathers. The men wore feathers on their hair. The women wore deer skin clothes.

6. What Iroquois People Ate The women harvested corn, squash and beans. Those were called the three sisters because they grew together. They also ate deer, fish and small game.

7. Men’s and women’s jobs Men hunted moose, deer and game. Women grew vegetables.

8. Iroquois Wars The Iroquois fought along side the British against the French. They used bow and arrow, spear and rocks.

9. Interesting facts A long house could hold up from 30 to 60 people. – The children went hunting with the adults so they could learn.

10. Iroquois Crafts