Read the excerpt from the Iroquois Constitution.Five arrows shall be bound together very strong and each arrow shall represent one nation. As the five arrows are strongly bound this shall symbolize the complete union of the nations. Thus are the Five Nations united completely and enfolded together, united into one head, one body and one mind. Therefore they shall labor, legislate and council together for the interest of future generations.Dekanawidah compares the Five Nations Confederacy to a bundle of sticks in order to illustrate the
Answer
A
many advantages of joining together under one constitution.
B
understanding made between nations stating they would not disagree.
C
organizational structure of the Iroquois government.
D
specific way the nations will protect themselves against danger.
Explanation
The five arrows represent the five nations, and binding them together symbolizes their complete union. The excerpt says the nations will labor, legislate, and counsel together for future generations, showing the advantages of joining under one constitution. It does not describe a promise never to disagree or a specific defense tactic.
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