What was Tecumseh's primary goal?

• A. To unify Native American tribes to resist white expansion
• B. To negotiate a peace with the United States
• C. To ally with the United States against Britain
• D. To gain independence for his own tribe

Answer: (A)

Tecumseh aimed to form a broad, pan-tribal confederacy to resist white expansion into Native American lands. He believed that individual tribes alone were too vulnerable to settlers and U.S. pressure, so he traveled among many nations to unite them under a common cause and coordinated defense of their territories. His effort was strengthened by his brother Tenskwatawa, whose visions helped foster a shared identity and resolve. While he did align with Britain as a strategic move during the War of 1812, the core objective remained resisting encroachment and preserving land sovereignty, not negotiating peace with the United States or seeking independence for a single tribe.