The Mohawk Indian tribe, part of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, differed from other tribes through their complex political structure and democratic governance, which included a council of chiefs representing various clans. They were known for their strategic alliances and involvement in European trade, particularly with the Dutch and British, which significantly influenced their economy and social structure. Additionally, the Mohawk were recognized for their agricultural practices and were often referred to as the "Keepers of the Eastern Door" due to their geographical position guarding the eastern boundary of the Confederacy.
The Iroquois
The Cherokee's were one of the few (at the time) to fight the treaties and land takings through US Courts.
sometimes
False promises of land rights, trade goods and salvation(Christianity)
There are many Indian tribes alive today
The Iroquois
The Iroquois
did differ
The Cherokee's were one of the few (at the time) to fight the treaties and land takings through US Courts.
The Shakopee Mdewakanton is America's richest Indian tribe. Other tribes that are among the richest include the Puyallup, and the Nisqually tribes.
sometimes
False promises of land rights, trade goods and salvation(Christianity)
There are many Indian tribes alive today
False promises of land rights, trade goods and salvation(christianity)
In 1811 Tecumseh decided to talk with the Creeks and other Indian tribes living in Kentucky and Tennessee about his plan for confederation.
Indian tribes fought each other, yes.
No, Black Hawk was not a Mohawk Indian; he was a leader of the Sauk tribe, which is part of the Algonquian-speaking peoples. He is best known for his role in the Black Hawk War of 1832 against the United States. The Mohawk, on the other hand, are part of the Iroquois Confederacy and have distinct cultural and historical backgrounds separate from the Sauk tribe.