Iroquois League and Its Impact

The Iroquois Confederacy, also known as the Iroquois League, was a powerful Native American alliance in northeastern North America. Formed by six nations, it played a significant role in regional politics and trade. The Great Peacemaker was instrumental in uniting the tribes and establishing peace. The League's governance was democratic, with decisions requiring consensus. Its influence extended to the American Revolution and inspired democratic principles in the U.S. Constitution.

What was the Iroquois Confederacy known as to the English after 1722?

• The Haudenosaunee

• The Iroquois League

• The Six Nations

• The Five Nations

What led to the formation of larger palisaded villages among the Iroquois tribes?

• The influence of the French

• The arrival of the Great Peacemaker

• Intergroup aggression and competition for resources

• Increased trade with Europeans

Who was the Great Peacemaker's disciple that helped spread the message of peace?

• Seneca

• Tuscarora

• Deganawida

• Hiawatha

How were the laws and customs of the Iroquois League established?

• Through a treaty with European settlers

• By the Great Peacemaker alone

• Through a democratic vote among all tribe members

• By a council of 50 chiefs elected by clan mothers

What was required for a decision to be made by the Iroquois League council?

• A majority vote

• A unanimous agreement

• Consent from European allies

• Approval from the Great Peacemaker

What role did the Iroquois League play in the North American fur trade?

• They traded directly with the French only

• They avoided involvement in the fur trade

• They subjugated neighboring groups to obtain furs

• They were passive observers

How did contact with Europeans affect the Iroquois League during the American Revolution?

• It led to their fragmentation

• It strengthened their unity

• It had no significant impact

• It resulted in a new alliance with the British

Which Iroquois group supported the American cause during the American Revolution?

• The Seneca

• The Oneida

• The Mohawk

• The Onondaga

What is the Iroquois League sometimes called in relation to democracy?

• The first modern democracy

• The youngest democracy

• The oldest living participatory democracy

• The most influential democracy

Who mentioned the Iroquois League as an inspiration for the United States Constitution?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin