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Chapter 7: The Road to Revolution
"The Long Stick Game"

Introduction
     In this chapter, you learned about the Native American nations that united to form the Iroquois League. Today, the descendants of the Iroquois take pride in their world class lacrosse team. Go to the Internet and learn more about the long stick game.

Destination Title: The Iroquois Nationals Web site
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Directions
Start at the Iroquois Nationals home page.
  • Click on Profile and read the summary.
  • Click on Story of Lacrosse and view the images.
  • Answer the following questions based on what you read.

1. What was the purpose of the lacrosse game?


2. List the five nations that make up the Iroquois League. Which nation later joined?


3. According to The Story of Lacrosse, who were the competitors in the first ball game?


4. What is the point or the moral of The Story of Lacrosse?
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