USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The name Haudenosaunee means “People of the Longhouse.” To the Haudenosaunee people, the longhouse meant much more than the building where they lived. The Longhouse was also a symbol for many of the traditions of their society. Five nations formed the original Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Haudenosaunee: People of the Longhouse The Six Nations Iroquois Confederacy, also known as Haudenosaunee, meaning “people of the longhouse, ” referring to their domicile structures, played a key role in shaping the United States government.

Detailed explanation-3: -Originally a confederacy of five nations inhabiting the northern part of New York state, the Haudenosaunee consisted of the Seneca, Cayuga, Oneida, Onondaga and Mohawk. When the Tuscarora joined the confederacy early in the 18th century, it became known as the Six Nations.

Detailed explanation-4: -The nations of the confederacy recognize themselves as Haudenosaunee from their own language meaning “They made the house, ” symbolizing all the nations coming together as one. From east to west the original nations of the confederacy are Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga and Seneca.