I. Purpose
After the relationship between contact and influence has been established, students need to experience how the Iroquois could have influenced the Colonial Leaders. The forum for this interaction is the treaty gathering. In this lesson, students will learn about the people and the different roles they played at a treaty gathering.
II. Objectives
- Students will identify the different groups of people who attended treaty gatherings and explore their motivation for doing so.
- Students will explain how decisions were negotiated and formalized (i.e., speeches and the exchange of wampum).
III. Essential Questions
- What was the significance of the treaty gathering to the people in attendance?
- Based on primary source materials, what is known about the events at treaty gatherings?
- What types of interactions did colonial leaders have with the Iroquois at a treaty gathering?
IV. Rationale
As the US becomes increasingly more diverse, students need to be more culturally competent. Being able to view and appreciate different cultures and multiple perspectives broadens a student's understanding of the world.
V. Students' Prior Knowledge
- Pre-Assessment Quiz
- Previous experiences with Native American culture
VI. Materials
- Students will need writing materials and art materials to illustrate their work.