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Curated OER

Cbc: Chief Tecumseh: A Question of Loyalties: Seeking a Nation Within a Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
Looking at the War of 1812 from the perspective of Indian leader Chief Tecumseh, this resource presents the role of leader Chief Tecumseh in the Anglo-American war. The British and Americans both wanted to win over Tecumseh, but also...
eBook
University of Groningen

American History: Essays: Tribal Resistance Under the Leadership of Tecumseh

For Students 9th - 10th
Article detailing attempts of Shawnee Noble Chief Tecumseh to unite Native American tribes in an effort to defend the Ohio valley territory. The author discusses strategies, battles and outcome.
Website
Other

Illinois Department of Natural Reserve: Prophetstown History

For Students 6th - 8th
This resource provides background historical information of the creation of Prophetstown.
Handout
Other

Milwaukee Public Museum: Indian Country: Menominee History

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down this site to the section on "Wars of the Midwest" to read about the Menominee tribe's alliance with the British and involvement in Tecumseh's pan-Indian alliance.
Handout
Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Tecumseh's Confederation

For Students 3rd - 8th
This page describes Tecumseh's work toward an Indian confederacy that would be able to survive against the westward movement of whites.
Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Native Resistance in the Trans Appalachian West

For Students 5th - 8th
This site gives a brief look at the Indian alliance built by Tecumseh to confront the U.S. military which wanted to protect the settlers moving west into Indian territory.