WDW101Y1 Chapter 04: Origins - Chapter 04 Four.docx
15 Jun 2013
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Chapter four: the iroquois, the hurons, and the french. The formation of the league of the iroquois. Historians agree that it was established by the late 15th century by. Tree was planted with roots extending to the four corners of the earth. On top of the tree was the eagle that sees afar, symbol of military preparedness, then it was the antlers on the heads of the. Believing to have stood at the centre of the universe, this gave the. Five nations a feeling of self-confidence, sense of purpose and superiority over their neighbours. New political structure was created to maintain peace and gradually drew in surrounding nations into the league. Hurons" refusal to join the league signified that they were evil, hostile people. The hurons and iroquois were at war at the time of the french- Amerindian contact in the seventeenth century and hostilities were rising due to a desire for war honours, prestige and avenging the dead.
