Topic 6:
Kickapoo Chief Think Aloud
Encouraging Perspective Taking and
Critical Reasoning about Opposing Perspectives
Tecumseh’s Indian Confederation
Persistent Issue: What actions are justified when pursuing the
welfare or security of a nation?
Central Question: Was Tecumseh’s proposed Indian confederation
the best solution for securing native land from
American westward expansion in the 1800s?
Key Dates
Westward Expansion
1763
The British issue the Proclamation of 1763 following French &
Indian War.
1775
Daniel Boone enters Kentucky.
1783
The Revolutionary War ends; U.S. receives / claims all of the
territory east of Mississippi River; settlements increase rapidly.
1787
Northwest Ordinance passed.
1794
Battle of Fallen Timbers; Jay’s Treaty signed with British.
1795
Treaty of Greenville.
1803
Louisiana Purchase.
1805
Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa begin recruiting tribes for alliance.
1810 Confrontation
Tecumseh
The Situation in 1810…
• Through land cessions and wars, Americans are claiming
more and more Indian lands in the Northwest Territories and
in the South.
• Tecumseh will attempt to solidify his emerging Indian
confederation so that Indians can resist American westward
expansion.
Read White Oak Think Aloud
White Oak Think Aloud Instructions
1. With group, become expert on assigned “advisor”
perspective. Complete questions to help you think through
perspectives.
2. In new, collaborative group, advise Chief White Oak on
what the Kickapoo people should do. Complete decision
making scaffold.
3. As class, discuss decisions of groups and then discuss
what you personally believe White Oak should have done.
Groups
Tecumseh
Cory
Jonah
Josh
Blackhoof
Tom
Maggie
Andrea
Yufala
Harrison
Sharon
Marcia
Brandi
Jeffrey
Rachel / Ryan Fredna
How the story ended….
Tecumseh’s Death –
Battle of the Thames
We Shall Remain – PBS Video
PIH Curriculum Design Principles
1. Scaffolded Instruction
2. Authenticity
3. Multiple Intelligences
4. Effective Collaboration