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Some of the underlying values presented in the Iroquois Constitution are values of peace, death, treatment of humanity and the organization of the confederacy.

=__Peace__=

Peace played a major role in the Constitution. The Tree of Great Peace was planted to symbolize the many aspects of the constitution. On top of the tree rested an eagle [a person who was to inform the people if trouble was on the way] and the leaves were in clusters of five, which represented the Five Nations. Underneath the Tree were the weapons people used to fight against other countries; the addition of the weapons made sure that there would no longer be war between the Nations and others.

=__Death__=

To the Iroquois, death was very important. For funerals, everything is done with the unmost respect. Even the words spoken over the dead are specifically and carefully chosen, wishing the spirit well in the afterlife. "Persevere onward to the place where the Creator dwells in peace." (Funeral Addresses, #108). In the Constitutiton, there are many different things to say at each funeral of each person (Funeral Addresses # 107-117)

=__Women__=

In the Five Nations, women are a major part in the community and are a part of all major trials. In the Constitution, it is stated that when men do not appear at the meetings, women are allowed to choose who will take over their role. Native American women were given a lot of privileges that other women were not. The Iroquois people treated each person that they met, or encountered, as a peer and a native, not an outsider.

=__Organization of Confederacy__=

In looking at the Iroquois Constitution, we notice that a Council Fire is brought up numerous amounts of times. When examined closely, we find that it resembles that of a courtroom. In this courtroom, Seneca and the Mohawk Lords represents the House of Representatives, while the Cayuga and Oneida Lords represents the Senate. Decisions for the tribe are made dealing with these two groups just like how America is run today. "When the Seneca Lords have decided in accord with the Mohawk Lords, the case of question shall be referred to the Cayuga and Oneida Lords on the opposite side of the house." Through the Iroquois Constitution, America has received much of its current government procedures, like new members in the Senate and making new states.

[|The Peacemaker and The Tree of Great Peace]

[|Analysis of the United States Constitution]

[|Comparison Of Two Constitution]

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