721+Iroquois,+The+Northeast

=Native American History= =Iroquiois of the Northwest=

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 * ==Maeve==
 * ==Rachael==
 * ==Edward==
 * ==Victor==
 * ==Brandon==

This map shows the area in which the five tribes settled in to make the Iroquois Nation, which is near present day New York.
=Introduction=

==The Iroquois nation was created during the period of native American history, when the Aztecs were attempting to take over all of the native American tribes. Five tribes, the Mohawk, the Seneca, the Onondaga, the Oneida, and the Cayuga chose to join forces and protect themselves during the global conquest. These tribes called themselves the Iroquois nation.==



=Why is the study of Native American History important?=

=We have to learn the history of the Iroquois because history will repeat itself. Whenever there is a large conquest or war, there will always be strength in unity. In the case of the Iroquois, the 5 tribes successfully joined together because the border tribes like the Seneca and Mohawk would handle the fighting while the internal tribes would provide the fighters with new resources.= =How and why did Native Americans form their first governments and communities; What were they like?=

==The first governments in the Iroquois Nation had a clan mother for each clan (or family). The clan mother was the oldest woman. She chose leaders, the sachems, who would work for their entire lives as leaders unless the clan mother made a new decision. The tribes each had their own leaders which determined the laws and were called the consuls. This government was perfect because the laws and main leader are equal meaning neither one is too powerful.== =How did Native Americans and Europeans get along?=

==Despite fending away the Aztecs, the Iroquois couldn't drive away the Europeans and American Colonists because of the advanced firearms that the Europeans and Colonists were using during the competition for land. This loss of land forced the Iroquois to move west along the Hodenosaunee Trail, more commonly known as the trail of tears. Unfortunately, during the Louisiana Purchase, the Iroquois were driven out for the second time. The Iroquois couldn't survive in a barren desert because they were no animals, plants or other familiar habitat. That was the end of the Iroquois nation.==

=== The trail of tears is the red line. ===

=Conclusion=

==In conclusion, we should study the Iroquois because they have contributed to the development of modern society. First of all, their battle techniques were very valuable in teaching us about safety in unity. To add more, their government was one of the first to have a senate, and not just a single leader. By adapting some of the Iroquois advanced battle techniques and more modern government structure, we have built our strong and glorious nation. History guides you to build a better future.==

Dance Staff - The long brown wooden dance staff is shaped like a horse. It was probably used to symbolize horseback riding or hunting horses depending on the time period or tradition.


==Arrow - The arrow is extremely thin suggesting that the Iroquois were skilled hunters so they didn't use wide penetration as a battle tactic but used deep penetration. An idea that supports the theory is that the arrow has no feathers which means that the arrow would be faster because feathers slow it down.==

==The Longhouse was where the clan's mothers and children spent their time when the men were out hunting for the food. Usually they are 330 ft. long (or less) and 16-23 ft. wide. These houses can hold 20 or more families. The longhouses were covered with tree bark because of harsh weather. And inside were fires that kept people warm. ==