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Tecumseh and The Prophet unite Native Americans so that they would go against white settlers.

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Who attempted to unite native Americans into a confederacy to protect their homeland against white intruders?

Andrew Jackson


Why was the US officials worried about Tecumseh's actions?

US officials were concerned about Tecumseh's actions because he sought to unite various Native American tribes to resist westward expansion by American settlers. His efforts threatened the stability of US territorial claims and increased tensions between Native Americans and settlers. Additionally, Tecumseh's alliance with the British during the War of 1812 raised fears of foreign intervention in the conflict, further alarming US leaders about the potential loss of land and influence.


Did Tecumseh think he should be obedient to harrison?

No, Tecumseh did not believe he should be obedient to William Henry Harrison. Tecumseh was a Shawnee leader who advocated for Native American resistance against American expansion into their lands. He sought to unite various tribes to oppose U.S. encroachment and viewed Harrison, as the governor of the Indiana Territory, as a significant threat to Native sovereignty. Therefore, Tecumseh's stance was one of defiance rather than obedience.


Is a quotation that best illustrates Tecumseh's feelings about his independence from Governor Harrison and white men?

Tecumseh expressed a strong desire for Native American unity and independence from white settlers, particularly Governor Harrison, whom he viewed as a threat to his people's sovereignty. He believed that Native Americans must unite to resist encroachment on their lands and preserve their way of life. A quote that captures this sentiment is his assertion that "the Great Spirit has made us all the same," emphasizing the need for collective resistance against colonial pressures. This reflects his conviction that true independence could only be achieved through solidarity among Native tribes.


Why were Americans concerned about Tecumseh?

Tecumseh (1768 - 1813) was a Shawnee war chief who allied Indian tribes of the Midwest to form a powerful coalition against the forces of this United States. This ability to unite the tribes into a cohesive confederacy was Tecumseh's greatest weapon and the principle reason why he was so feared by the Americans. His rise to prominence coincided with the rise of his brother Tenskwatawa, who was regarded as a religious prophet. When the War of 1812 broke out between The US and Great Britain, Tecumseh allied his confederacy with the British Army in Canada and they captured the American garrison at Fort Detroit. Enraged when the British then retreated into what is now Southern Ontario, he convinced the British to stand and fight. At the ensuing battle, now known as the Battle of the Thames, Tecumseh was killed. Without his leadership the conferdeacy was doomed. Tenskwatawa had already fallen from popularity after the disasterous 1811 Battle of Tippecanoe. After the War of 1812 ended in 1815, the British abandoned their Indian allies. What was left of the confederacy fell apart ending the last best hope for the Indians to stem the tide of white settlers onto their land.