Asked by ELIZABETH DELAROSA on Jun 08, 2024

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How does Tecumseh characterize white Americans in his 1810 "Speech to the Osage"?

A) as certain to defeat all Indians due to their superior force
B) as a mix of friends and foes, who should always be dealt with individually
C) as fellow children of the Great Spirit
D) as a military ally to the Shawnee
E) as greedy, untrustworthy, and determined to destroy all Indians

White Americans

Individuals residing in the United States who identify as having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.

Tecumseh

A Native American leader of the Shawnee and a large tribal confederacy which opposed the United States during Tecumseh's War and the War of 1812.

Speech to the Osage

refers to a specific historical address or set of remarks made to the Osage Nation, likely involving topics relevant to this Native American people and their interactions with the U.S. government or other entities.

  • Identify the significance and influence of key individuals (such as Andrew Jackson, Tecumseh) throughout this era.
  • Realize the impact of Native Americans in the foundational period of American history, with a focus on their resistance to and adaptation of European expansion techniques.
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Kristel CoakleyJun 09, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Tecumseh's "Speech to the Osage" characterizes white Americans as greedy, untrustworthy, and determined to destroy all Indians, reflecting his view of the encroaching threat posed by white settlers and the U.S. government to Native American lands and way of life.