God Gave Us This Country: Tekamthi and the First American Civil War
Bil Gilbert
In the forefront of this account is Tekamthi (often remembered as Tecumseh), the brilliant Shawnee warrior, orator, and political strategist, long renowned as the most astute and able of the red leaders. In the early 1800s be became convinced that his people could defend themselves against the United States only by forming a single racial federation. From a base at Tippecanoe in Indiana, he traveled between the Great Lakes and Gulf Coast, recruiting supporters. Though there were fewer than 100,000 free reds in these territories versus the 7 million whites of the United States, the westward advance of Manifest Destiny was slowed, in large part, by the formidable reputation and charismatic influence of Tekamthi.
Award History
0 wins · 1 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Book Critics Circle Award for BiographyMajor | 1989 | Finalist | Secondary source |
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01 Central figures
- Tekamthi90%
02 Central places
- Tippecanoe85%
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- Indiana50%
- Great Lakes40%
03 Suggested argument
Tekamthi became convinced Shawnee self-defense against the United States required a single racial federation, and his reputation and charisma helped slow Manifest Destiny’s westward advance.
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