Confederacy of the Six Nations

The Confederacy of the Six Nations, also known as the Haudenosaunee or Iroquois Confederacy, is a historical alliance of six Native American tribes: the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora. Formed long before European colonization, this political and economic union allowed the tribes to maintain peace, manage resources, and conduct diplomacy collectively. The Confederacy is notable for its sophisticated governance structure, influencing modern democratic principles. It played a significant role in North American history, particularly during conflicts like the French and Indian War and the American Revolution.