The French And Britain's Conflicts Of The Iroquois Confederacy

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During the French and Britain‘s conflicts, the Iroquois Confederacy consisted of six nations: the Mohawk, Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, and Tuscarora. Although, I’m sure all of these nations have interesting backgrounds, I’ve decided to find out more about the Cayuga nation. The Cayuga nation has a very interesting culture, which includes the food they eat and the religion they’ve chosen to practice. The main foods involved in the Cayuga diet included corn, beans, and squash, also known as, the Three Sisters. Corn, beans, and squash are called the Three Sisters because the Iroquois believed that they were precious gifts from the Great Spirits. Each watched over by one of three sisters, called Deohako. Their planting season is marked by