Joseph Brant
Chief Joseph Brant
Chief Joseph Brant
The Mohawk chief who tried to convince the Iroquois to fight for the British during the American Revolutionary War was Joseph Brant, also known as Thayendanegea. He was a prominent leader and diplomat who sought to protect Native American lands and interests by aligning with the British. Brant played a crucial role in rallying support among the Iroquois Confederacy for the British cause, believing it would be beneficial for their sovereignty against American expansion. His efforts were significant in the context of Native American involvement in the conflict.
mohawk, oneida, onondaga, cayuga, and seneca). the Iroquois confederacy protected the Iroquois
The Iroquois Confederacy, particularly the Mohawk tribe, formed an alliance with the British at the onset of the French and Indian War. Their support was motivated by the desire to protect their territory from French encroachment and to strengthen their political position. This alliance played a crucial role in the conflict, as the Iroquois sought to leverage their influence in the region.
mohawk
Iroquois speakers were speakers from the Mohawk, Onondaga, or Seneca nations who were chosen by the Grand Council to speak to the Iroquois about things that were happening in the Iroquois tribe.
Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca
Cayuga, Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, and Seneca
Iroquois Indians
The Mohawk were the most easterly of the Iroquois league, with villages originally scattered along the Mohawk River in east central New York State. They were friends of the British and a portion of the Mohawks moved into Canada during the American Revolution. See links below for maps:
The Onondaga,the Seneca,the Cayuga,the Oneida,and the Mohawk.