Tecumseh

Why did Tecumseh believe Indians were better fighters?

• They had better weapons.

• Whites were weak. Indians always fought one on one.

• Indians would never retreat.

Ft. Vincennes was located on _________ River.

Is this statement a fact or opinion?

If the British had not abandoned Tecumseh and his warriors during General Harrison's attack, Tecumseh would have lived.

• Fact

• Opinion

What does this sentence tell you about the man holding the white flag?

"The white flag of truce trembled, yet there wasn't a wisp of wind."

• He could have been cold, sick, or afraid.

• There must have really been wind.

Finish this simile. Remember a simile compares two unlike things using like or as.

The frightened soldier shook like a ___________ as he left with Tecumseh's message.

What made Tecumseh different from other chiefs?

What are two words that you would use to describe Tecumseh?