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Native American Governments
November 24, 2021
Long before Europeans arrived in the U.S., Native Americans had sophisticated governments. In this episode, we explore the societies of three nations: The Iroquois, Muscogee, and Pueblo. These tribes have upheld progressive principles for centuries: from matriarchal leadership to rights for ex-convicts, and the founding fathers used these ideas when creating the U.S. government.