Who was? Tecumseh

Tecumseh, a Shawnee chief, was a key figure in uniting Native Americans against white expansion in the Ohio River Valley. Born in 1768, his early experiences with settler violence fueled his resistance. As a skilled orator, he sought to form a Native American confederation to protect their lands. During the War of 1812, he allied with the British, achieving early victories but ultimately facing defeat. Tecumseh's death in 1813 marked the end of significant Native resistance in the region, though his legacy as a leader endures.

What event in Tecumseh's early life fueled his hostility towards colonists?

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The destruction of Shawnee villages

• A successful trade agreement

• The discovery of new lands

What was Tecumseh's vision for Native American tribes?

• To form a single tribe

• To create a united front against settlers

• To migrate to Canada

• To establish trade with Europeans

During which conflict did Tecumseh ally with the British?

• The Revolutionary War

• The American Civil War

• The War of 1812

• The French and Indian War

What was the outcome of Tecumseh's alliance with the British?

• Initial victories followed by defeat

• The capture of New York

• A permanent Native American confederacy

• A peace treaty with the United States

What marked the end of Native American resistance in the Ohio River Valley?

• Tecumseh's death

• The migration to the Mississippi River

• The capture of Detroit

• The signing of a treaty