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Which war did Tecumseh join forces with the British?

  • War of 1812

  • American Revolution

  • French and Indian War

  • Civil War

Answer

In the War of 1812, Tecumseh, a renowned Shawnee chief, allied with the British against the United States. Tecumseh believed that the British would support his efforts to create a Native American confederacy and resist American expansion onto Native lands. His alliance with the British proved to be a significant challenge for the United States, as Tecumseh's leadership and military prowess made him a formidable opponent.
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