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This Breaking the Great League of Peace and Power: The Six Iroquois Nations During and After the American Revolution lesson plan also includes:
- The League of Peace and Power - The Six Iroquois Nations and the American Revolution (.html)
- Resource Sheet #1: The Iroquois and American Revolution (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #2: Six Nations Map (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #3: Excerpts from the Canandaigua Treaty of 1794 (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #4: Questions Student Discussions (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #5: Final Excerpt from Canandaigua Treaty (.pdf)
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What happens when you can't remain neutral? An informative lesson explores the impact of the American Revolution on the Iroquois Nations. Scholars learn about the six Iroquois nations and their treaty with the newly formed American government following the end of the war. The resource uses primary sources, worksheets, group discussion, and hands-on activities to help budding historians understand how the war divided the Iroquois nations and eventually brought them together in peace.
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Concepts
america, american history, the united states, the american revolution, wars, the american colonies, british imperialism, the british government, the iroquois, treaties, alliances, sovereignty, first nations, native american culture, native american history, native american tribes, native americans, north american native americans, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents
Instructional Ideas
- Have pupils draft their own versions of the Canandaigua Treaty
- Create a visual board that represents the six Iroquois Nations
Classroom Considerations
- Younger learners may need additional background information to understand the material
Pros
- Includes extension activities if time allows
- Lesson provides a good opportunity to analyze primary sources
Cons
- None