The Men Who Built America: Frontiersmen Tecumseh Leads War Quiz

Who achieved the impossible by reaching the Pacific and claiming new land for the US?

• Lewis and Clark

• The Vikings

• Columbus and his crew

• Magellan's expedition

Which legendary war chief united warriors from two dozen different tribes?

• Crazy Horse

• Sitting Bull

• Tecumseh

• Geronimo

Who was assigned by the US government to secure the frontier against Tecumseh?

• George Washington

• William Henry Harrison

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Andrew Jackson

What was Tecumseh's goal in leading raids against American settlers?

• To establish trade routes with Canada

• To negotiate peace with the US government

• To create a pan-Indian nation west of the Appalachians

• To reclaim the Ohio Valley

Which commander has been waiting for the chance to join the fight in Tennessee?

• Davy Crockett

• Daniel Boone

• Andrew Jackson

• Sam Houston

What was the outcome of the Battle of Tallushatchee?

• A retreat by American forces

• A stalemate

• A decisive American victory

• A victory for the Creek Indians

Who was known as a tough backcountry judge before leading more than 2500 volunteer militiamen south?

• Davy Crockett

• William Henry Harrison

• Andrew Jackson

• William Clark

What was the name of the Shawnee war chief planning revenge against American troops?

• Black Hawk

• Sitting Bull

• Tecumseh

• Red Cloud

Who joined the militia and was perfect to chase rogue Creeks?

• Davy Crockett

• Jim Bowie

• Sam Houston

• Kit Carson

What was the result of Tecumseh's death in battle?

• A treaty with the US government

• Victory for the British allies

• His Native American confederacy died with him

• The end of the War of 1812