The Iroquois Confederacy, also known as the League of Five Nations, was a powerful alliance of five (later six) Native American tribes in the northeastern United States before and during the colonial period.
Seneca Tribe: One of the original five tribes in the Iroquois Confederacy, known for their warrior culture.
Mohawk Tribe: Another one of the original five tribes in the Iroquois Confederacy, often referred to as "keepers of the eastern door" due to their geographical location.
Great Law of Peace: The constitution that governed the Iroquois Confederacy, promoting peace among member tribes.
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