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The War of 1812

Question 13 • U.S. History I 2014 - SS3308 A-IC

What was Tecumseh’s main goal in working with the British?

Answer
A
to divide the attention of American soldiers
B
to draw the United States into the War of 1812
C
to ensure access to British imports
D
to protect American Indian lands from white settlement

Explanation

Tecumseh wanted to unite American Indian nations to resist the loss of their lands to U.S. expansion. He worked with the British because they could provide support against the United States, helping protect Indigenous territory from white settlement. His central goal was protecting American Indian lands, not simply drawing the United States into the war.

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