Question

influence on american political thought

• in 1754, benjamin franklin recognized the need for unity among the 13 colonies and invited iroquois leaders to share their governance methods at the albany congress.
• franklin saw the iroquois system as a successful model for uniting independent groups into a peaceful federation.
• this idea influenced early attempts to create a unified colonial government and eventually inspired aspects of the u.s. constitution.
• in 1776, franklin again invited iroquois representatives to address the continental congress on how to structure a unified government.

recognition of iroquois contributions
in 1988, the u.s. senate officially acknowledged the iroquois confederacy’s contribution to the formation of the united states. the senate resolution recognized that many democratic principles in the u.s. constitution were inspired by the political system of the iroquois.
which native american political system influenced many principles of the u.s. constitution?

• the iroquois great law of peace
• the cherokee constitution
• the apache council of peace

Explanation:

The text states that the Iroquois' political system (Great Law of Peace) influenced Franklin's view on unity, early colonial government attempts, and the U.S. Constitution. The Senate also acknowledged the Iroquois Confederacy's contribution to U.S. democratic principles. The Cherokee Constitution and Apache Council of Peace are not mentioned as influencing the U.S. Constitution.

Answer:

A. The Iroquois Great Law of Peace