Before the Europeans settled in America, there were many people already here. Among them was a very powerful group that lived in modern day New York. We know of them as the Iroquois.
However,
they called themselves the Haudenosaunee, or the People of the Longhouse.
The Iroquois have survived for hundreds of years. They were outstanding
farmers and provided themselves with food, shelter, and clothing. The
People of the Longhouse educated their children and had their own oral
language. They were very active people; they played sports and games and
celebrated national festivals. The Iroquois set up a very structured form
of government and developed their own constitution. As many history books
have written, the Iroquois did fight many wars, however their main goal
was to maintain peace.
Native American dolls created by Emily. Longhouse created by Parth.
Native American dolls created by Emily. Longhouse created by Parth.