USA HISTORY

THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825

WAR OF 1812

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Tecumseh joined forces with Great Britain after the
A
Battle of Tippecanoe.
B
Confederacy of Ohio.
C
Treaty of Prophetstown.
D
War of Tripoli.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The defeat at Tippecanoe prompted Tecumseh to ally his remaining forces with Great Britain during the War of 1812, where they would play an integral role in the British military success in the Great Lakes region in the coming years.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tecumseh rallied his remaining followers during the War of 1812 and joined British forces in Michigan, playing a key role in defeating American forces at the Siege of Detroit. After Detroit’s fall, Tecumseh joined British Major-General Henry Proctor’s invasion of Ohio and fought against Harrison and his army.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 1811, the Shawnee Chief Tecumseh tried to negotiate with the American government to stop western expansion into native lands. He formed a confederacy of native tribes and represented the interests of many natives. When negotiation failed and violence erupted, Tecumseh fled north to ally with the British.

Detailed explanation-4: -Battle of Tippecanoe, (November 7, 1811), victory of a seasoned U.S. expeditionary force under Major General William Henry Harrison over Shawnee Indians led by Tecumseh’s brother Laulewasikau (Tenskwatawa), known as the Prophet.

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