Creation story of the Iroquios Indians and their history

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…and balances. They had supreme law throughout the Nation. All decisions had to be unanimously approved by the council that was made up of members of the 5 Nations. This was actually a league weakness and hurt them. Many people believe that the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution are strongly influenced by the Iroquois system of government. For these reasons the Iroquois are one of the most important Native American groups in North American history.