Question

What was the impact of the Battle of Tippecanoe? (Select all that apply.)

Answer 1

Answer:

"The battle inflamed tensions already growing between Americans and the British."

Explanation:

The battle of Tippecanoe took place in the year 1811 and faced the United States Army led by William Henry Harrison, governor of the Indiana Territory, against the warriors of the confederation of allied tribal peoples under the command of Tecumseh of the tribe of the Shawnee. The battle took place outside of Prophetstown, near the current Battle Ground, Indiana, and is part of the so-called Tecumseh War, followed by the War of 1812. Although the Harrison faction suffered a greater number of casualties despite having a superior contingent of men, the battle was interpreted as an important political and symbolic victory for the American forces.

Answer 2

Tecumseh went on to ruthlessly fight alongside British forces in the War of 1812.

The battle inflamed tensions already growing between Americans and the British.