Iroquois women, particularly those from the clans of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois Confederacy), played a crucial role in selecting the male representatives for the Grand Council. These women, known as clan mothers, held significant authority and responsibility within their communities. They would choose the chiefs from among the male members of their clans and could also remove them if necessary, reflecting their vital influence in the political structure of the Iroquois Confederacy. This unique matrilineal system emphasized the importance of women's voices in governance and decision-making.
B. chose male Grand Council representatives pg. 349 last parragraph last sentence (JMHS World History)
demorcratic vote
the women
a man
a man
They worked together by doing this: Each of the five tribes (the Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, and Mohawk) chose 50 representatives (all men) to a great council. The council then made decisions for the league. then the older women chose and could remove the representatives. hope this helps!!!!!!!!
Athenians chose the members of the council each year in a lottery. They believed this system was fairer than an election, which might favor the rich. There is one drawback to this method. Who ever was picked could be a bad person and change the Athenian history.
council of priests and nobles
council of priests and nobles
Speakers conducted the Grand Council meetings. The Grand Council chose a speaker from either the Mohawk, Onondaga ,or Seneca nations. There was a new speaker each day. They told their opinions and perspectives of an issue in the Iroquois tribe.
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Some members chose to do so.