Chapter 6 - Toussaint and Tecumesh: Resisting the odds In the nineteenth century, Western countries tried to dominate the rest of the world. By their superior technology and weapon, they succeeded in most conquest with a series of colonies and territories. However, some superior leaders among the non-white peoples are able to delay or even defeat the western conquerors. Toussaint L’Ouverture and Tecumesh were two such men. They are remembered as the smart and brilliant leaders. Both men have many similarities in their principle, vision and faith. They also have a significant difference in terms of leadership ability.
To commence with, the most significant similarity between Toussaint and Tecumesh is that they both have great vision in pursuit of racial harmony and high emotional intelligence on the issue of racism. In fact, Toussaint and Tecumesh both were born in the environment of racism. Although Toussaint mother was a slave and he had always been suppressed by the white masters in the plantations. He always remained calm when he confronted the race issues. To illustrate, in …show more content…
Although they both are remembered as a smart and superior leader. Toussaint seemed to have stronger leading skills. Similarly, in their career, they both tried their best effort to unite their community. The outcome of their recruiting is the major factor explain this difference. When Toussaint uniting way blocked by two other black leaders. Toussaint was successful to seized the opportunity to rise himself to the top lever of leadership and his own troops controlled most of territory with 2 years. In contrast, when Tecumesh tried to recruit his trip in 1811, he spoke to six other great tribes and only two leaders paid much attention to his pleas and failed to unify his tribes. Thereby, we can see that Toussaint have greater leadership skills than Tecumesh with regard to unify their
To commence with, the most significant similarity between Toussaint and Tecumesh is that they both have great vision in pursuit of racial harmony and high emotional intelligence on the issue of racism. In fact, Toussaint and Tecumesh both were born in the environment of racism. Although Toussaint mother was a slave and he had always been suppressed by the white masters in the plantations. He always remained calm when he confronted the race issues. To illustrate, in …show more content…
Although they both are remembered as a smart and superior leader. Toussaint seemed to have stronger leading skills. Similarly, in their career, they both tried their best effort to unite their community. The outcome of their recruiting is the major factor explain this difference. When Toussaint uniting way blocked by two other black leaders. Toussaint was successful to seized the opportunity to rise himself to the top lever of leadership and his own troops controlled most of territory with 2 years. In contrast, when Tecumesh tried to recruit his trip in 1811, he spoke to six other great tribes and only two leaders paid much attention to his pleas and failed to unify his tribes. Thereby, we can see that Toussaint have greater leadership skills than Tecumesh with regard to unify their