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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...
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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.
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Website
Other

Illinois Department of Natural Reserve: Prophetstown History

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