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the Prophet
• protection money
• William Henry Harrison
• Tecumseh
• Stephen Decatur
The Prophet was a Native American spiritual leader and political figure who played a significant role in the resistance against American expansion into Native lands. He was the brother of Tecumseh, a prominent Shawnee leader who also fought against American encroachment.
Protection money was a form of payment or tribute paid by Native American tribes to the United States government as a means of securing protection from European colonizers and rival tribes. This practice was common during the early days of American expansion westward.
William Henry Harrison was the 9th President of the United States and a military leader who played a key role in the War of 1812. He is most well-known for his victory at the Battle of Tippecanoe against Native American forces led by Tecumseh and the Prophet.
Tecumseh was a Shawnee leader who organized a confederation of Native American tribes to resist American expansion into their lands. He fought against American forces in the War of 1812, including the Battle of Tippecanoe, where he was defeated by General William Henry Harrison.
Stephen Decatur was a naval officer during the early 19th century who played a significant role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812. He is known for his daring exploits at sea, including the burning of the captured USS Philadelphia in Tripoli harbor during the First Barbary War.