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Constitution of the Iroquois Nations
Constitution of the Iroquois Nations
Constitution of the Iroquois Nations
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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,
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PublisherKrill Press
Release dateDec 2, 2015
ISBN9781518321047
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    CONSTITUTION OF THE IROQUOIS NATIONS

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    INTRODUCTION

    THE GREAT BINDING LAW, GAYANASHAGOWA

    Rights, Duties and Qualifications of Lords

    Election of Pine Tree Chiefs

    Names, Duties and Rights of War Chiefs

    Clans and Consanguinity

    Official Symbolism

    Laws of Adoption

    Laws of Emigration

    Rights of Foreign Nations

    Rights and Powers of War

    Treason or Secession of a Nation

    Rights of the People of the Five Nations

    Religious Ceremonies Protected

    The Installation Song

    Protection of the House

    Funeral Addresses

    Editor’s Notes:

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    INTRODUCTION

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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.

    When Europeans first arrived in North America, the Iroquois were based in what is now the northeastern United States, primarily in what is referred to today as upstate New York. The Iroquois League has also been known as the Iroquois Confederacy. Technically, the League still exists, but the Confederacy dissolved after the American Revolution.

    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,

    Some Congressional practices also seem to have come from the

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