Haudenosaunee Influence on American Democracy and Colonial Dynamics

The video explores the history of the Haudenosaunee Confederation, highlighting its role as the first federal democracy in America. It discusses French colonization in North America, focusing on economic motives and the strategic importance of Quebec. The development of New York and its alliances with indigenous nations are examined, along with Boston's rebellious spirit leading to the American Revolution. The video emphasizes the complex dynamics between colonial powers and indigenous nations, illustrating how these interactions shaped American history beyond the United States.

Which indigenous confederation was the first federal democracy on the American continent?

• Sioux

• Navajo

• Cherokee

• Haudenosaunee

What was the primary goal of French colonization in the Americas?

• To gain economic wealth

• To spread Christianity

• To create a military stronghold

• To establish large urban settlements

What allowed French Canadians to maintain their culture after British conquest?

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Quebec Act of 1774

• The French Revolution

• The Seven Years' War

What was New York originally called when founded by Dutch traders?

• New Utrecht

• New Rotterdam

• New Amsterdam

• New Holland

Which river valleys gave New York access to upstate farmland?

• Delaware and Susquehanna

• St. Lawrence and Ottawa

• Mississippi and Missouri

• Hudson and Mohawk

What event in Boston heightened rebellious sentiment against British rule?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Boston Massacre

• The Intolerable Acts

• The Stamp Act Congress

What was the outcome of the Boston Tea Party?

• Increased British taxes

• Military occupation of Boston

• Repeal of the Stamp Act

• Formation of the Continental Congress

What marked the end of a dynamic network in the continental northeast?

• The Seven Years' War

• The Revolutionary War

• The War of 1812

• The French and Indian War

Which indigenous governance influenced American society?

• Haudenosaunee government

• Cherokee council

• Navajo code

• Sioux leadership

What does the video suggest about the complexity of American history?

• It is primarily about European colonization

• It includes diverse influences beyond the United States

• It involves simple winners and losers

• It is solely about the United States