Summary
Three may be a crowd, but six? That’s a confederacy! Learn all about the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, a group of six rival Native American nations who put aside their differences to form a powerful alliance. You’ll see how the territories of the six nations formed a symbolic longhouse across upstate New York—and learn exactly what a longhouse is! Explore Haudenosaunee culture, from wampum belts to the progressive role of women. And learn how wars against other Native nations, the French, and eventually the United States shaped the Haudenosaunee nations of today.
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Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy:
- What is one new thing you learned about haudenosaunee (iroquois) confederacy?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining haudenosaunee (iroquois) confederacy.
- Draw or give one example of your own.