Shawnee first nation and Tecumseh

[hannahhundeby]

Through the readings in 4.0 I learned that Tecumseh had a very large distrust and dislike for the Americans. It said that the Americans killed members of his family and stole some of his peoples land. The Shawnee and Tecumseh realized that the Americans lust for land was unable to satisfy. It also says in the readings that many of the the Native peoples did not share this distrust in the Americans that Tecumseh did. I realize that they were more insulated than Tecumseh but wouldn't have still been effected? Why did they trust the Americans more than Tecumseh did?

[Mr. Delainey]

I don't think it was a case of the western-most tribes trusting the Americans not Tecumseh.

I think the inaction of the western native groups was a result of their failure to imagine the Americans were an actual threat.

Tecumseh obviously had first hand experience with the Americans and understood them well. These other native groups that remained neutral simply lacked the comprehension to appreciate the danger that was approaching.