The Iroquois faced significant hardships during European colonization, including loss of land, resources, and autonomy due to treaties often made under duress. The introduction of European diseases decimated their population, and warfare with both European settlers and rival Native American tribes further exacerbated their struggles. Additionally, the Iroquois Confederacy, once a powerful political alliance, experienced internal divisions that weakened their collective strength in the face of these challenges.
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