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What tribe was Tecumseh from?

Shawnee. He was born in the 1760's during a period of turmoil between Indians and whites.

His father had fought and died in what war?

Battle of Point Pleasant. This was two years before the American Revolution began.

Which soon-to-be president did Tecumseh pose a challenge to?

William Henry Harrison. William Henry Harrison was an 'Indian agent,' or a scout that goes to various tribes to intice Indians to give up their land.

After the Battle of Fallen Timbers (a battle won by whites), Tecumseh travels to what state (after refusing to sign a treaty)?

Indiana. He travels to Indiana where he lives with the Galloway family for a while.

What is the name of the young woman who taught Tecumseh English?

Rebecca.

What was Tecumseh's main goal?

To unite ALL Indians in one Indian nation. He was a great salesman of his ideas. As he gave his ideas, more Indians poured into this Indian nation he created.

Tecumseh's religious leader for his nation was named Tenswatawa. Which of the following is NOT true of this Tenswatawa fellow?

His left hand was crippled from a battle.

What natural phenomenon did Tenswatawa predict?

A solar eclipse. When he was speaking with one of the whites (who planned to take away the Indian land), he spoke of 'the sun getting dark.' The next day, a solar eclipse appeared and the white Indian agent freaked out.

What was Tecumseh doing during the Battle of Tippecanoe?

Selling his ideas about his Indian nation. While he was gone, Tenswatawa was supposed to be in charge of the tribe. When Tecumseh got back, he was more than 'a little upset' at his religious leader.

After the Battle of Tippecanoe, Tecumseh went to what country to seek aid against the U.S.A?

Canada. He fought alongside the English in Canada in the War of 1812 and a year later, he died at the Battle of the Thames.