Natural freedom is the only object of the policy of the [Native Americans]; with this freedom do nature and climate rule alone amongst them .. [Native Americans] maintain their freedom and find abundant nourishment.. [and are] people who live without laws, without police, without religion.
In the 20th century, some writers have credited the Iroquois nations' political confederacy and democratic government as being influences for the development of the Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution [REF].