My comparative constitutional law textbook mentioned the Iroquois Confederacy was an important influence on how the American government was structured. Is this true? If so, how widespread was knowledge of Native American political systems among the Thirteen Colonies in the 1700s? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

My comparative constitutional law textbook mentioned the Iroquois Confederacy was an important influence on how the American government was structured. Is this true? If so, how widespread was knowledge of Native American political systems among the Thirteen Colonies in the 1700s?

by Xtacles

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Not to dissuade further answers, but check out this previous write up on the political organization of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy by /u/Reedstilt for a little more background on Iroquois politics.