The War of 1812 was a chance for the Americans to try to expand their territory as well as their trading systems. They faced Britain, Canada, and the Native American Tribes in the hopes of becoming a more powerful and expanded nation, however this would prove to be harder than expected. They may not have accomplished the original goal that they set but from the war they were able to gain international respect as well as improve the internal attitude of their citizens and establish a sense of pride in their nation. Even when all other nations were uniting ageist the United States they still decided to defend their country an try to accomplish becoming a more powerful and respected nation. The War of 1812 was a chance for The Americans to try
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Only a few tribes, like the Red Jacket and Farmer’s Brothers, sided with the Americans while the rest identified with the British hoping that the invasion would stop the Americans expansion. The Shawnee chiefs Tecumseh and his brother Tenskatawa, also known as the prophet, were the leaders and war heroes for the Native Americans. Tecumseh was able to recruit over twenty-four Indian Nations to try and fight off the Americans (Fixico). The Indians had seen that many of the eastern coast and upper great lakes tribes were forced to leave their homes and knew the death toll caused by the French and Indian War causing them to have a negative perspective on the American people. Preparing for the war was particularly hard for the Indians because Tecumseh had to rely on translators to convey his speeches and decisions to the vast amount of languages spoken between the nations. Tecumseh firmly believed that an Indian confederation was the best option for the Indians if they wanted to keep the lives that they were living now (Fixico). The need for the Indians alliance with Britain was even more apparent after the Battle of Tippecanoe, where the battle was a draw but William Henry Harrison declared victory for the United States and burned down Prophetstown. The Indians were involved in over forty wars during this time, one of their most notable was the Battle of Beaver Dams where they single handedly took down the American troops and gained five hundred prisoners of war. The most daunting battle for the Native Americans took place in Canada with the Americans being led by William Henry Harrison, known as the Battle of Thames (Independence Hall). Tecumseh ordered his men that there would be no retreat because he saw this battle as the deciding factor in whether the Americans would expand westward. During the battle Tecumseh was
Only a few tribes, like the Red Jacket and Farmer’s Brothers, sided with the Americans while the rest identified with the British hoping that the invasion would stop the Americans expansion. The Shawnee chiefs Tecumseh and his brother Tenskatawa, also known as the prophet, were the leaders and war heroes for the Native Americans. Tecumseh was able to recruit over twenty-four Indian Nations to try and fight off the Americans (Fixico). The Indians had seen that many of the eastern coast and upper great lakes tribes were forced to leave their homes and knew the death toll caused by the French and Indian War causing them to have a negative perspective on the American people. Preparing for the war was particularly hard for the Indians because Tecumseh had to rely on translators to convey his speeches and decisions to the vast amount of languages spoken between the nations. Tecumseh firmly believed that an Indian confederation was the best option for the Indians if they wanted to keep the lives that they were living now (Fixico). The need for the Indians alliance with Britain was even more apparent after the Battle of Tippecanoe, where the battle was a draw but William Henry Harrison declared victory for the United States and burned down Prophetstown. The Indians were involved in over forty wars during this time, one of their most notable was the Battle of Beaver Dams where they single handedly took down the American troops and gained five hundred prisoners of war. The most daunting battle for the Native Americans took place in Canada with the Americans being led by William Henry Harrison, known as the Battle of Thames (Independence Hall). Tecumseh ordered his men that there would be no retreat because he saw this battle as the deciding factor in whether the Americans would expand westward. During the battle Tecumseh was