A constitution-like document established by the Iroquois Confederacy (also known as the Haudenosaunee) which provided guidelines for governance among member tribes. It emphasized principles such as unity, equality among tribes, peaceful resolution of conflicts through discussion, and individual rights.
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Iroquois Confederacy: A powerful alliance of six Native American tribes (Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and later Tuscarora) in what is now northeastern United States.
Confederation: An alliance or union formed by separate groups or states to achieve common goals while maintaining some degree of independence.
Consensus: A decision-making process where all members agree or reach a general agreement through discussion and compromise.