The Three Fires Confederacy: A Tale of Survival and Resistance in the Battle for North America

The Three Fires Confederacy: A Tale of Survival and Resistance in the Battle for North America

Introduction In the tumultuous era of American expansionism, a significant chapter in the history of the First Nations of the West unfolded—the story of the Three Fires Confederacy. As the American settlers claimed a manifest destiny to conquer the continent, the indigenous peoples found themselves in a fight for their very survival. This article delves…

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Resilience and Resistance: The Iroquois Confederacy’s Stand Against the French Empire

Resilience and Resistance: The Iroquois Confederacy’s Stand Against the French Empire

Introduction The history of the Iroquois people is one of resilience, diplomacy, and strategic alliances. Once bitter enemies, the five nations of the Iroquois Confederacy—Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca—came together under the guidance of the Peacemaker, forging a powerful alliance. United and determined, the Iroquois employed commerce, diplomacy, and military strength to resist the…

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