THE IROQUOIS CONFEDERACY: HOW UNITY BUILT A POWERFUL NATION!

The Iroquois Confederacy, founded around 1500, was one of the most influential indigenous alliances in North America. Five rival nations—the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca—chose peace over war, forming a powerful democracy guided by the Great Law of Peace. Their warriors protected vast forests, their leaders ruled through councils, and their society thrived in massive longhouses. But when European settlers arrived, everything changed. The Iroquois played a key role in the fur trade, sided with different factions in colonial wars, and suffered division during the American Revolution. By 1890, their land was nearly gone, but their legacy remained. Today, the Iroquois continue to fight for their rights, preserve their traditions, and influence modern democracy. How did this great confederacy shape history? Watch now to discover the untold story of the Iroquois!
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