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= Background Information on the Iroquois =

The Iroquois were a federation of five tribes known as the "Five Nations which included the Mohawk, Onedia, Onondaga, Seneca, and Cayuga. They lived in the area that became upper New York State. They referred to themselves as the "Ongwanonhsioni", which meant that they were builders of longhouses. These longhouses were up to 100 feet long and housed many families. There were usually twenty to fifty longhouses in each village which was located near a stream or a river.

Women played an important role in Iroquois life. Along with domestic chores, they did the farming and were responsible for nominating members to the tribal council. The women could have members removed from the council because of inappropriate behavior.

The Iroquois fished, hunted, and farmed. They were considered to be great warriors and were vital to the English in the French and Indian War.

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