Iroquois Confederacy

Definition

The Iroquois Confederacy, also known as the League of Five Nations, was a powerful alliance of five (later six) Native American tribes in the northeastern United States before and during the colonial period.

Related terms

Seneca Tribe: One of the original five tribes in the Iroquois Confederacy, known for their warrior culture.

Mohawk Tribe: Another one of the original five tribes in the Iroquois Confederacy, often referred to as "keepers of the eastern door" due to their geographical location.

Great Law of Peace: The constitution that governed the Iroquois Confederacy, promoting peace among member tribes.