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Henry Harrison sent troops to Prophetstown in late 1811 to confront the growing influence of Native American leader Tecumseh and his brother, the Prophet, who were uniting various tribes against American expansion in the Northwest Territory. Harrison aimed to quell this resistance and assert American authority in the region. The tensions culminated in the Battle of Tippecanoe, where Harrison sought to dismantle the Native coalition and secure land for American settlers. The conflict ultimately contributed to the larger context of the War of 1812.

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