Iroquois

Definition

The Iroquois were a powerful Native American confederacy in North America, consisting of six tribes: the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora. They played a significant role in colonial-era politics and warfare.

Related terms

Mohawk Tribe: A member tribe of the Iroquois Confederacy known for their warrior culture.

Seneca Tribe: Another member tribe of the Iroquois Confederacy that was influential in diplomacy and negotiations.

Tuscarora War: A conflict between British settlers and the Tuscarora Native Americans in North Carolina during 1711-1715 which led to the latter's migration northward to join the Iroquois Confederacy.