Europeans settled in North America, claiming land that was never theirs to claim. The British initially made a deal to protect the Indians, but dishonored the deal when a battle broke. During this battle, many Shawnee fled the battlegrounds to a British Fort where they were not allowed. They were hoping that the fort would give them protection. The trespassing Indians were taken as prisoners. On August 3rd, the Indians signed a treaty calling for them to remain at peace, relinquish all the prisoners, and give up the

land in the southern, eastern, and central Ohio. In return the white men gave the Indians goods, valued from $5,000 to $10,000.

The Shawnees’ lives were simple and they were spiritual people. The role for of men and women were also very simple. The men were the hunters and warriors. While the women were used as the housekeepers, clothe makers, and kept the families close. In the spring and summer months the two main projects were to farm and to re-build the villages. During the fall and winter months the Shawnee hunted, which allowed them to feed their families. By the early 1800’s the Indian life became much more difficult. The white hunters wiped out most of the wildlife, forcing the Indians to start using more modern, “white man”, ways of hunting. An agreement was made that would set up farming for both the Indians and the British. In 1807 the British sent William Kirk on a mission to Wapakoneta to finalize the plans with the Indians. The mission was a success, but in the long run hurt the Shawnees’ ways of life.

After Tecumseh’s return, he joined the British against the Americans in the War of 1812. As a general, Tecumseh led 2,000 warriors into battle. He fought at Frenchtown, Raisin River, Fort Meigs, and Fort Stephenson. His last battle was the Battle of the Thames where he was killed leading his warriors. Like his father and brother before him, Tecumseh died fighting the white men. Consequently, the Indian movement died with Tecumseh.

In 1809 tribes in the Indiana Territory surrendered much of their land to the United States, due to the Treaty of Fort Wayne. Tecumseh protested to Governor William Henry Harrison but was unsuccessful. With this tremendous effort Tecumseh

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