The Battle of TippecanoeIntroductionThe Battle of Tippecanoe was fought during the early morning hours of November 7, 1811, on a tree-covered knoll just outside modern-day Prophetstown, Indiana. The American forces, under the command of William Henry Harrison, were attacked by a band of Indian tribes united by Shawnee leader Tecumseh. A relatively minor battle, compared to others recorded in American history, this small battle proved to be a significant role in the shaping of the newly formed country. Debatable among historians regarding the battle's constructive effects versus its negative repercussions, its importance is unmistakable. Ultimately, the results of that day would end any prospect of a united Indian Confederacy, and Native Americans would never again be able to effectively challenge American expansion. HistoryWilliam Henry Harrison, who later became the ninth president of the United States, was a military officer born to a political family. Joining the Army at a young age, he rose through the ranks under the tutelage of General "Mad" Anthony Wayne, where he served as a lieutenant and aide-de-camp during the Battle of Fallen Timbers. The victory of this battle paved the way for the “peace” signing of the Treaty of Greenville. This single treaty ceded most of present-day Ohio and drove many Algonquians from their tribal lands. In less than 15 years, thanks to Harrison's efforts, 48 ​​million acres of Native American lands would be lost to cess. Appointed superintendent of the Northwest Indians and governor of Indiana Territory, he was arguably the most powerful white man in the West. Harrison, having ambitions higher than the frontier... middle of paper... forces him to take advantage of the situation to shape the battle in his favor. Bold and willing to take calculated risks, he was able to effectively negate all the different tactics the Indians attempted to employ against him to achieve his victory. References Cleaves, Freeman. Old Tippecanoe: William Henry Harrison and his times. Port Washington, NY: Kennikat Press, 1969. Eckert, Alan W. A Pain in Our Hearts: The Life of Tecumseh. Broadway, NY: Bantam Books, 1992. Eckert, Alan W. That Dark and Bloody River: Chronicles of the Ohio River Valley. Broadway, NY: Bantam Books, 1995. Jortner, Adam Joseph. The Gods of Prophetstown: The Battle of Tippecanoe and the Holy War for the American Frontier. Oxford, NY: Oxford University Press, 2012. The Complete History of U.S. Wars: Manifest Destiny Wars, Ambrose Video 2004