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Tecumseh was born in Mad River, Ohio
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His father was killed in the Battle of Point Pleasant
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His mother left him to accompany part of the tribe to Missouri
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Saw a man get burned at the stake and swore that violence was not the answer
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His brother, Cheeseekau was killed in an unsuccessful raid in Nashville, Tennessee
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Became experienced in fighting in raids that he fought in Fort Recovery and Fallen Timbers
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Refused to sign the Treaty of Greeneville and started to gather unhappy natives
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Was promoted to Shawnee leader / Chief
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He travelled with some tribesmen and joined his brother Tenskwatawa known as the prophet
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William Henry Harrison sent 1000 men to Indian territory and the Indians fought back but Americans got the victory
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Shawnee sided with the British in the War of 1812 and successfully seized Detroit
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Tecumseh joined major and led forces in the siege of Fort Meigs where he was killed in the Battle of Thames
