LESSON TWO: Treaty Gatherings

I. Purpose

After the relationship between contact and influence has been established, students need to experience how the Iroquois could influence the Colonial Leaders. The forum for this interaction is the treaty gathering. Students will learn about the people and the roles they played at a treaty gathering.

II. Objectives

• Students will identify the different groups of people who attended treaty gatherings and 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 the Colonists 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 students understanding of the world.

V. Students' Prior Knowledge

• Pre-Assessment Quiz
• Vocabulary Activity
• Previous experiences with Native American culture

VI. Materials

• Students will need writing materials and art materials to illustrate their work.

VII. Activity For Lesson Two