Tecumseh Legacy

Tecumseh is remembered as a great American because he attempted to unite the Indians to attack the white settlers (Sugden). He believed that the land was for all Native Americans, and fought to protect their lands (“Bio.com”). Even in his childhood, he was known as a great leader. He was passionate about his cause, and didn’t give up until he died. The legacy Tecumseh left behind is unmatched by almost any other Native American.
Tecumseh was born around 1768 in western Ohio (“Bio.com”). He was disgusted by the brutality of the whites and tried to treat people they captured better (“Bio.com”). He led an unsuccessful attack against Major General Anthony Wayne, and after two months, his force was defeated at Fallen Timbers (“Bio.com”). After his loss, the Indians were forced to sign the treaty of Greenville (“Bio.com”). The treaty made the Indians agree to keep the peace,
When the War of 1812 began, Tecumseh sided with the British (Sugden). He defeated Brigadier General Hull in the Siege of Detroit (“Bio.com”). British Major-General Henry Procter and Tecumseh led the Siege of Fort Meigs (“Bio.com”). William Henry Harrison commanded the American forces in this battle, and made Tecumseh and Procter retreat to the Thames River (“Bio.com”). Procter promised that reinforcements would show up, but none did (“Bio.com”). Tecumseh died of a gunshot in this battle; his killer is unknown (Sugden). No one knows where he was buried (“Bio.com”). After Tecumseh’s death, the Indians lost their will to fight (Sugden). “During his life, Tecumseh’s political leadership, compassion and bravery attracted the respect of friends and foes alike, and in the time since, a mythology has developed around him that has transformed him into an American folk hero” (“Bio.com”). Although he was unsuccessful at achieving his goal, he is still remembered for his bravery and