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What are both texts about?
What are both texts about?
- Comparing historical events (correct)
- The pink gorilla's diet
- The Iroquois League
- Historical texts in general
How did the Iroquois League form?
How did the Iroquois League form?
- By adopting a democratic system
- By uniting five Native American tribes (correct)
- Through a treaty with the European settlers
- Through a series of military conquests
Why did the author write these texts?
Why did the author write these texts?
- To analyze the impact of historical events
- To compare the governance of different groups (correct)
- To discuss the history of the Iroquois League
- To highlight the dietary habits of a pink gorilla
What is one major difference in how the two groups governed their people?
What is one major difference in how the two groups governed their people?
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Study Notes
Texts about Iroquois League and governance
- The texts discuss the formation and governance of the Iroquois League, a Native American confederation.
Formation of Iroquois League
- The Iroquois League was formed to end bloody wars between the tribes and establish a lasting peace.
- The peacemaker, Deganawidah, and his spokesperson, Hiawatha, played a key role in uniting the five tribes (Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca).
Author's purpose
- The author wrote these texts to inform about the Iroquois League's origins, structure, and governance.
Governance differences
- One major difference in governance is that the Iroquois League was a democratic system, where leaders were chosen by the people, whereas many other Native American groups and European societies had authoritarian systems, where leaders held power by birth or conquest.
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Test your understanding of historical texts with this quiz. Practice comparing and analyzing historical documents to highlight evidence and support your answers. Sharpen your critical reading skills and get ready to tackle questions about historical contexts and details.
