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Where did general William Henry Harrison and shawnee chief Tecumseh fight to a draw during war of 1812?
Tippecanoe
What is the significance to tippecanoe?
Tippecanoe was the site of a decisive battle with Chief Tecumseh and a group of Indian tribes against US forces. The commander of the US forces and the winner was William Henry Harrison, who became nationally known as a result and was later elected the 9th US president.
Who was the Shawnee chief at the Battle of Tippecanoe?
The Shawnee chief at the battle of Tippecanoe was Tecumseh.
Was William Henry Harrison a war hero?
Yes, he was nationally known for his war exploits. William Henry Harrison -- would be become the ninth US president to serve the briefest time -- was called the hero of the Battle of Tippecanoe (1811). He won a relatively small engagement against Chief Tecumsah's confederation of tribes and made Indiana safe for American expansion. Two years later, at the Battle of the Thames, he defeated a British Major General who was assisted by Tecumsah. The Indian Chief was killed and the British general escaped alive only to face a court-martial later. The Battle of the Thames was essentially the second half of the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812. Harrison died after only a month in office.
What Native American chief led the Shawnee in the Battle of Tippecanoe?
It was Tecumseh.
Which chief led his own people during the Battle of Tippecanoe?
techumseh
What is one interesting fact about William Henry Harrison?
He was the first to die in office. He died one month after the swearing in from giving a 2 hour speech and died from pneumonia. He also introduced slogans and campaign songs to political campaigns. His father signed the Declaration of Independence making him Virginia nobility and not from a log cabin family.
Who was Zachary T aylor?
Zachary Taylor was an American Military Officer. He defeated the Indian Army raised by chief Tecumseh. He defeated a Mexican army several times larger than his own army. He was elected the President of the United States.
Indian chief noted for his conspiracy against the English?
The Indian chief was named Pontiac
William Henry Harrison contributions to US?
He presided over the first modern campaign, which included political rallies in the form of rolling a ball containing the slogans of the Whig Party party platform along with the image of a William Henry Harrison living in a log cabin as a frontier's man, hence the slogan 'keep the ball rolling.' He was also a hero to many Americans for leading American soldiers against Native Americans during his time as territorial governor of Indiana, and his victory over the Indian warrior chief Tecumseh during the Battle of Tippecanoe and the Battle of the Thames.
What is the name of the Indian chief that helped the pilgrms survive the winter?
The name of the Indian Chief who helped the pilgrims at Plymouth Rock survive that first winter was Indian Chief Massasoit.
What movie and television projects has Chief Harvey been in?
Chief Harvey has: Played Chief Timber Wolf in "The Tattoo" in 1912. Played Chief Ketena in "The Massacre of the Fourth Cavalry" in 1912. Played Indian Chief in "An Indian Outcast" in 1912. Played First Indian Chief in "An Indian Ishmael" in 1912. Performed in "Apache Love" in 1913.
