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Comparison Of Chief Powhatan, And Iroquois

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The indigenous people of America had a significant aspect of the diverse culture, and America’s history. The Native American are the native people of America who are usually live in tribes. There are several types of tribes such as Algonquian, Iroquois, Powhatan, Seneca, Mohawk, Tuskegee, Delaware, Cheyanne, Wampanoag, Oneida, etc. The Native American tribe Powhatan, Algonquian, and Iroquois were both tribe that were very well known in America. They are famous tribes that both are very different in many ways. However, they inherit many similarities from each other. These tribes are very vital to the cultures we have today in America. These tribes are hundreds of people with different …show more content…

Chief Powhatan or his proper name Wahunsenacawh was the paramount chief of The Powhatan Indians. The estimated population was 14,000–21,000 people in eastern Virginia when the English settled in Jamestown. These people are called Virginia Algonquians because they’re language is eastern-Algonquian. Initially, there were various different Algonquian tribes in Virginia, including the Powhatan, Pamunkey, Mattaponi, and Chickahominy tribes. They shared the same language and culture, but each tribe was independent from the others. In the 16th century, Chief Powhatan united all these tribe into the Powhatan Confederacy. Some tribes were unified voluntarily while some was compelled by Chief …show more content…

Reserves are land that belongs to the tribe and is legally under their control. Also, every Algonquin tribe is politically independent and has its own leadership. Algonquin tribe have their own government, laws, police, and services, just like small countries. The leader of each Algonquin band is called ogima or ogema, which is translated as "chief" in English. Additionally, the ogima used to be chosen by tribal council members, usually from the last chief's sons, nephews, or sons-in-law. Basically, from heir to heir much like the monarchy. However, if the chief does not have a son they give it to a

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