Exploration and the Iroquois League

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Christopher Columbus sailed to the Americas in 1492.

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Columbus was not the first European to travel to the Americas.

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Greenland Vikings encountered the Americas at the end of the 10th century.

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They were the first Europeans to encounter the Americas.

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Vikings first encountered Native Americans in the 11th century.

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They traded and fought with Native Americans.

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Conflict with Native Americans led to Vikings abandoning settlements.

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Vikings left their settlements in North America due to conflicts.

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The Iroquois League reduced fighting among the nations.

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It helped the Iroquois population to grow.

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The Iroquois called themselves the Haudenosaunee.

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Haudenosaunee means 'people of the longhouse'.

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The Iroquois League made the nations more successful.

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They became more successful compared to other Native American nations.

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The Iroquois League helped in cooperation among the nations.

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It allowed them to cooperate and grow stronger.

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The Iroquois League was significant in the northeastern region.

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It was a major factor in the success of the Iroquois nations.

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Iroquois longhouses were built from wood.

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Longhouses could range from 25 to 300 feet long.