Iroquois

After the long and dreadful American Revolution was over, it was a time to rejoice and celebrate, but, however, though the thirteen colonies were free from Britain’s tranny; it was also time to establish themselves as a respectable and suitable country. This required America to form a new government, which is known as the Articles of Confederation. The Articles of the Confederation were America’s first form of self-government. Though the articles of confederation were in some cases successful.…

In the beginning, Seneca women were authoritative, dominant and abundant in territory. They “had possessory rights to all cultivated land within the tribal area”. They also controlled distribution of the food given to the members and residents in long houses and tribes. The women’s power over the agriculture reflected in their way of life as well. They worked on fields, keeping it in good condition and growing crops. In addition to having power over distribution and land, the Seneca women also…

between Canada and the United States. I find that Canadian history is much more accepting of people and cultures. In my opinion, the United States expects more from its people than the Canadian nation. For example, due to the Treaty of Paris, many Iroquois from New York left for Ontario where they were given necessities for settlement. The French was still under British control at this time. Britain divided Quebec into Upper Canada and Lower Canada, each having strong executive control, to…

born January 23, 1906 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Iradell and Pollyanna Horton. As a child he was interested in Native American culture, which is also what sparked his interest in dance. He studied several Native American tribes including, the Iroquois, Red River Indians, Penobscot, and Ojibway. Horton also studied ballet for two years, and took classes at the Herron Art Institute in Indianapolis while working for the Indianapolis Little Theatre. Horton moved to Los Angeles, California in…

nation was not involved with the Confederates, though. The Cherokees were divided in half and some fought with the Union soldiers. Many other tribes from the Northern United States were; portions of the Creek and Seminole, Kickapoo, Seneca, Shawnee, Iroquois, and many more. Principal Chief John Ross and Stand Watie were rivals. Chief Ross believed that if they remained neutral, they would have a better outcome. Stand Watie was a member of the Confederacy. Their rivalry caused Stand Watie to…

The European exploration has forever changes the lives of the North Americas in the 14th to 18th century. The Spanish, French, and British countries were driven by three basic motives: a desire for material gain, a desire to spread religion, and a desire to expand territory. Using these motives, they created effects in the culture, economy, and religion of the areas that were colonized, especially in the Americas. One impact of European exploration is a change in the culture of the…

Slaughterhouse 5 by Kurt Vonnegut is part science fiction and part an autobiography telling his story of the war. Kurt Vonnegut uses the bombing of Dresden as a central setting that everything revolves around. The bombing is what makes this book part autobiography because Vonnegut was present during the bombing of Dresden as a prisoner of war during World War II. The time travel part of the book makes it part science fiction. The setting of Slaughterhouse-5 is wide ranging because this book…

Proprietorship: The status of one individual owning and running a business. Significance: As colonization progressed, proprietorships were able to obtain new lands and rule them according to their laws. Quakers: A group of people who believe in the inner divinity of Jesus Christ within the soul. Significance: Many Quakers were immigrants because they were punished in England for refusing to commit acts that go against their religious ideals. Navigation Acts: Acts that were created in England…

Lacrosse is known as one of the most electrified sports in America. It has been a fast-growing and popular game for the past several centuries. This sport consists of a huge field where two teams of ten players compete against each other to score points by throwing a ball into the goal with a stick or known as the Crosse. Lacrosse is a game full of high-intensity tempo, massive physical contact, and strategy. It is a sport combined by other sports such as hockey, basketball, and soccer.…

Church of England, but purify it by getting rid of its hierarchy of bishops and priests, free the church from interference with the government, and limit the membership to only people with the same beliefs. Dutch merchants began trading with the Iroquois Confederacy, as well as other native peoples that gave the Dutch access to rich fur trade of Canada. French America focused more on the extraction of natural resources like furs, than minerals, and they also committed to having missionary trips…