PDF-(EBOOK)-Sisters in Spirit: Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Influence on Early American Feminists

Haudenosaunee Iroquois women fired the revolutionary vision of early feminists by providing a model of freedom for women at a time when EuroAmerican women experienced few rights Women of the Six Nations Iroquois Confederacy possessed freedoms far beyond those of their white sisters decisive political power control of their bodies control of their own property custody of children they bore the power to initiate divorce satisfying work and a society generally free of rape and domestic violence The thoughts of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Matilda Joslyn Gage were shaped by their involvement with indigenous women neighbors in upstate New YorkIntrepid historian Sally Roesch Wagner recounts the compelling struggle for freedom and equality waged by women in the United States and documents the influence and inspiration Native American women gave to this dynamic social movement The personal and political changes unleashed by the Iroquoisfeminist relationship continue to transform our lives. Born 1491 in St. . Malo. , France. Died St. . Malo. , France 1557. Given permission by King Charles I of France to look for gold in the New World and find a passage to Asia.. http://www.histori.ca/minutes/minute.do?id=10123. Gillian, Kristen, and Emily . 3rd period. Quotes. “Changing perspective, Changing lives”. “The power to change lives”. Mission. Provide children facing adversity support from one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better.. Created by, Kasha Mastrodomenico. www.socialstudiesdifferentiatedinstruction.com. . Vocabulary. Confederacy: . a group of people that are united in an alliance. League: . a group of people in a compact or agreement with a common goal. Wampum held a special place in the Iroquois ceremonies. Wampum beads, made of purple and white shells, were strung together or woven into belts. Wampum strings were used fro several purposes. Clan mothers carried special wampum strings to show their status. A person might carry a wampum string to remember a loved one. War chiefs had a black wampum. If the Grand Council became corrupt, the war chiefs would bring the black wampum to the Council as a warning to the Grand Chiefs.. Most of the public buildings and monuments in Washington D.C., and state capitals are built in the classical style. This architectural tradition symbolized our nation’s indebtedness to the world of ancient Greece and Rome, especially in their ideas of government. . What was the role and status of men and women. Women – worked for the good of the village – together with others. . Planted tended, & irrigated the crops – beans, corn & squash ( Three Sisters). Created by, Kasha Mastrodomenico. www.socialstudiesdifferentiatedinstruction.com. . Essential Questions. What are the similarities between the Iroquois and the Algonquian cultures?. What are the differences between the Iroquois and the Algonquian cultures?. Chapter 4. How was the Iroquois Confederacy structured?. The Origin of the Six Nations: The Peacemaker. 5 tribes constantly fighting. Cayuga (The People of the Swamp). Mohawk (The People of the Flint Stone). Organization & Story Book Activity. (Set up Reddy and Chisholm clips; one hour lecture Max.). Background Stuff. First Wave Feminism was 1848 (Seneca Falls Convention) to 1920 (passage of 19. th. Amendment, as seen in our movie Iron Jawed Angels.). Chardon, Ohio. Part of CCC’s Rich Legacy. 1. Some Questions to Ask:. Who is the woman in the Performing Arts courtyard ?. Why is she so happy?. What do the . words,“How. good is the good God” mean?. Feminism is a set of theories which suggest that society does not consider or treat women as equal to men.. It was in the 1960s and 1970s that feminism became popular. There were other women’s movements before that, such as the suffragettes who fought for votes for women in the early 20thC.. Aspects of the history & charism (which means our spirit). Presentation to Maryvale College. In 1849 Bishop Devereux asked for . Assumption sisters to come to . Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape . & open schools. . How did their Government Develop?. The government all started when two wise men named Deganawidah and Hiawatha came together during a war between five of the Iroquois tribes: The Onondagas, Oneidas, Senecas, Mohawks, and Cayugas. They discussed about the war and said that the people in their tribe were dying because they were scared to come outside of their homes to find food. Since the warriors of the 5 tribes were listening, they decided that they should lay down their weapons so that their villagers wouldn’t die. . ...But feminists are scary!. Some feminists you may know:. Beyoncé. Emma Watson. Joseph Gordon-Levitt. John Legend. Ellen DeGeneres. Lena Dunham. Amy Poehler. Tina Fey. Joss Whedon. Everyone standing up here!.