The Iroquois Constitution

The Iroquois Constitution
Title The Iroquois Constitution PDF eBook
Author Lesli J. Favor
Publisher Rosen Publishing Group
Pages 160
Release 2003
Genre Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN 9780823938032

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A discussion of the constitution of the Iroquois Confederacy and the influence of this constitution and its values on the political ideas of the United States.

The Constitution of the Five Nations

The Constitution of the Five Nations
Title The Constitution of the Five Nations PDF eBook
Author Arthur Caswell Parker
Publisher
Pages 182
Release 1916
Genre History
ISBN

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The Iroquois Constitution

The Iroquois Constitution
Title The Iroquois Constitution PDF eBook
Author Anonymous
Publisher Dalcassian Publishing Company
Pages 40
Release 2019-12-07
Genre
ISBN 1987027256

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Among the Haudenosaunee (the "Six Nations," comprising the Mohawk, Onondaga, Oneida, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora peoples) the Great Law of Peace is the oral constitution of the Iroquois Confederacy. The law was written on wampum belts, conceived by Dekanawidah, known as the Great Peacemaker, and his spokesman Hiawatha. The original five member nations ratified this constitution near modern-day Victor, New York, with the sixth nation (the Tuscarora) being added in 1722. The laws were first recorded and transmitted not in written language, but by means of wampum symbols that conveyed meaning. In a later era it was translated into English and various other accounts exist. The Great Law of Peace is presented as part of a narrative noting laws and ceremonies to be performed at prescribed times. The laws called a constitution are divided into 117 articles. The united Iroquois nations are symbolized by an eastern white pine tree, called the Tree of Peace. Each nation or tribe plays a delineated role in the conduct of government. Attempts to date the founding of the Iroquois Confederacy have focused on a reported solar eclipse, which many scholars identify as the one that occurred in 1451 AD, though some debate exists with support for 1190.

Constitution of the Iroquois Nations

Constitution of the Iroquois Nations
Title Constitution of the Iroquois Nations PDF eBook
Author Anonymous
Publisher Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Pages 40
Release 2015-12-01
Genre
ISBN 9781519626806

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The Iroquois, also known as the Haudenosaunee or the "People of the Longhouse," are an association of several tribes of Native Americans in North America. After the Iroquoian-speaking peoples coalesced as distinct tribes, based mostly in present-day central and upstate New York, in the 16th century or earlier they came together in an association known today as the Iroquois League, or the "League of Peace and Power". The original Iroquois League was often known as the Five Nations, as it was composed of the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga and Seneca nations. After the Tuscarora nation joined the League in 1722, the Iroquois became known as the Six Nations. Some 20th century historians have debated whether the Iroquois system of government had any influence on the United States' development of the Articles of Confederation and Constitution. In 1988, Congress passed a resolution to recognize the influence of the Iroquois League upon the Constitution and Bill of Rights.Indeed, it is easy to find similarities between the two constitutions. The Iroquois' constitution -- called the Great Law of Peace -- guaranteed freedom of religion and expression and other rights later embraced in the U.S. Constitution. According to the Iroquois constitution, states were first to solve disputes between them on their own. If resolution efforts failed then the national government would take authority. The Great Law even said the national government should have a commander-in-chief and that person should present a "state of the union" address to the nation,

The Iroquois

The Iroquois
Title The Iroquois PDF eBook
Author Danielle Smith-Llera
Publisher Capstone Classroom
Pages 33
Release 2015-08
Genre Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN 1491450053

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"Explains Iroquois history and highlights Iroquois life in modern society"--

Iroquois Diplomacy on the Early American Frontier

Iroquois Diplomacy on the Early American Frontier
Title Iroquois Diplomacy on the Early American Frontier PDF eBook
Author Timothy John Shannon
Publisher Penguin
Pages 276
Release 2008
Genre History
ISBN 9780670018970

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A vivid portrait of the Iroquois nation during colonial America offers insight into their formidable influence over regional politics, their active participation in period trade, and their neutral stance throughout the Anglo-French imperial wars. 15,000 first printing.

Roots of the Iroquois

Roots of the Iroquois
Title Roots of the Iroquois PDF eBook
Author Tehanetorens
Publisher
Pages 0
Release 2000
Genre History
ISBN 9781570670978

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Chronicles the origin and ideals of the Iroquois Confederacy and their impact on history.