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How Did The Iroquois League Influence Today's Political System

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Politics in the Iroquois League mostly influenced today’s political system. Various nations(tribal) leaders (about 50) that met once a year to settle disputes,create customs, and create laws. This type of government was created by the Cayuga, Oneida, Mohawk, Onondaga, and Seneca nations. In this system, women had the most power. They could overrule any council decision and could remove any council member whenever they wanted to. This may have started fights but it would be quickly be put to rest because the Iroquois goal was to strengthen their alliance(work together) to be prepared against invaders and to have a peaceful society. The Iroquois League was based on sharing and cooperation(took that point of view into all points of
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