NATIVE AMERICANS AND THE FIST COLONIES

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NATIVE AMERICANS AND THE FIST COLONIES Native Americans The Algonkians - They lived in the Northeastern parts to parts of the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley - Their economy was based on hunting, fishing and agriculture - The algonkian societies had different roles for men and women: while men primarily hunted and fought, women farmed and managed their household. - The Ponwhatan was one of the most recognised Algonkian tribes The Iroquois - They lived in areas such as Ontario and upstate New york - The Massachusetts Mohawk Trail was a Native footpath used by various iroquois tribes for trade, hunting, and social interactions - The Iroquois Confederacy was formed by five tribes: Seneca, Mohawk, Oneida, Cayuga and Onondaga. It was one of the most sophisticated political systems in pre-colonial America, forming a bicameral legislature. - The term <Iroquois= refers to a language rather than a tribe - Their society was known for its political and military organisation - Iroquois society was matrilineal, meaning lineage and inheritance were traced through the mother's side. - The longhouse was the main structure of Iroquois life, serving as a family home for extended families BRITAIN IN THE ...