Iroquois League (Noun)
Meaning
A league of Iroquois tribes including originally the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga and Seneca (the Five Nations); after 1722 they were joined by the Tuscarora (the Six Nations).
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Iroquois League was a significant force in the history of North America's Native American communities due to its democratic system of government.
- Many historians consider the Iroquois League as an inspiration for the development of the United States' government and its system of checks and balances.
- During the French and Indian War, the Iroquois League allied itself with the British Crown and played a critical role in the conflict.
- The Iroquois League was formed around the 16th century, with the Hiawatha and Deganawidah legends being attributed to its founding.
- Their democratic system, which was at the heart of the Iroquois League's government, continues to influence contemporary Native American politics and tribal governance.