The Five Nations, comprised of the Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, and Mohawk, united in confederation about the year A.D. 1200. This unification took place under the "Great Tree of Peace" and each nation gave its pledge not to war with other members of the confederation. read more
Most of the Iroquois fought on the British side. The Oneida stayed neutral for the first two years and then joined the colonists. read more