Tecumseh

R. David Edmunds story of Tecumseh affects our knowledge and understanding of Native American history during European expansionism in many ways. It shows Indian cooperation and European oppression in a different light. But, what made Edmunds write about Tecumseh? Did Edmunds need someone to write about so he just chose Tecumseh, or did he research the topic with Tecumseh in mind? The history of the conflict between Native Americans and European settlers is taught to …

…played a much larger role in the history of expansion than is usually taught. He explains how the Native Americans only wanted peace and security, but when that was not guaranteed they had to defend themselves and their way of life. Tecumseh did what he could to bring security to his peoples, he stood up to the challenge when no one else did, and that is why when Tecumseh died, “The Indian movement had ended.” (212)