Tecumseh grew up amid constant warfare that ravaged the Ohio Valley in the late 1700s. His father, Puckeshinwa, a minor war chief, was killed in the Battle of Port Pleasant during the French and Indian War (1754-1763). His mother, Methoataske, migrated with other Shawnees to what is now Missouri. This left Tecumseh to be raised by his older sister, Tecumpease. Young Warrior During his teenage years, Tecumseh joined a confederation of Native Americans led by Mohawk chief Joseph Brant. Brant encouraged tribes to pool their resources and defend their territory against the white man’s advances. Tecumseh led a raiding party that attacked the boats of white settlers who were traveling down the Ohio River. For a while, he successfully stopped settlers from moving on the river. However, Tecumseh was appalled by the brutality displayed by both whites and Native Americans. After seeing a white man burned at the stake, Tecumseh vehemently criticized his fellow tribesmen for their actions. In 1791, under the leadership of Shawnee chief Blue Jacket, Tecumseh led a scouting party against U.S. General Arthur St. Clair at the Battle of the Wabash. Other Native Americans joined the Shawnee in this battle, which killed 952 of the 1,000 American soldiers present. In June 1794, Tecumseh, fought against troops led by Major General Anthony Wayne, but the Native Americans were badly defeated at the Battle of Fallen Timbers. Forming A Confederation Of Native American Tribes This defeat led to the Treaty of Greenville between the United States and Native American tribes. Tecumseh was so bitter about this loss that he refused to attend the peace negotiations or to acknowledge the treaty. He sharply criticized the “peace” chiefs who signed away land that he believed wasn’t theirs to give. He said that the land was like the air and water, a common possession of all Native Americans.
B In 1791, under the leadership of Shawnee chief Blue Jacket, Tecumseh led a scouting party against U.S. General Arthur St. Clair at the Battle of the Wabash. Other Native Americans joined the Shawnee in this battle, which killed 952 of the 1,000 American soldiers present. C He sharply criticized the “peace” chiefs who signed away land that he believed wasn’t theirs to give. He said that the land was like the air and water, a common possession of all Native Americans. D As British forces were stationed just outside the range of the Americans' guns, Tecumseh had his warriors repeatedly parade out from a nearby wooded area and circle back, making it appear that their numbers were much greater. 3.The section "Early Life" develops a key concept of the article by: A describing the migration of Tecumseh's family and other Native Americans B explaining the battle principles Tecumseh had learned from his father C demonstrating how Tecumseh was affected by his family relationships D establishing conflict with whites as a defining part of Tecumseh's life 4.Read the paragraph from the section "Forming A Confederation Of Native American Tribes." Using his superior speaking skills, Tecumseh over time transformed his brother’s religious following into a political movement that gained new supporters. He discouraged Native Americans from assimilating into the white world. Tecumseh made his headquarters at Prophetstown, Indiana, near the meeting point of the Tippecanoe and Wabash rivers. He began recruiting different tribes throughout the Northwest Territory and southern United States. What does this paragraph accomplish? A It demonstrates Tecumseh's reasons for establishing Prophetstown as a headquarters. B It illustrates the contrast between the beliefs of Tecumseh and his brother. C It describes the events that led to Tecumseh's transition from warrior to leader. D It explains the cause of Tecumseh's belief that Native Americans must not compromise.