Who defeated Tenskwatawa at the Battle of Tippecanoe?
William Henry Harrison
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Answer
William Henry Harrison led the American forces to victory over Tenskwatawa, a Shawnee leader, at the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811. Harrison's victory weakened Tenskwatawa's influence and helped secure American control over the Northwest Territory. The battle played a significant role in Harrison's political career, contributing to his election as the ninth President of the United States in 1840.
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