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As the United States government attempted to establish cordial relations with Native American tribes in the far northwest, it faced increasing hostility from tribes resisting the encroachment of settlers from the Indiana to the Mississippi territories. Many Indians were also concerned that continued contact with Euro-Americans was undermining not only their autonomy but also their cultures. Particularly worrisome was the illegal trade in alcohol that created and contributed to problems in native communities, including those of the Shawnee. Although many Shawnees blamed outside sources for their troubles, others believed that neglect of their own traditions explained them.

Although the Prophet said he wanted to maintain piece, some of his followers started to attack white settlers. Riding the wave of hostility, Tecumseh began to exert more influence than his brother as he called for political and military solutions to the Indians’ problems. As he wanted many tribes to resist the United States and its people, he rode south to urge others to join the action. The Creeks disunited over the issue. Some Choctaws and Chickasaws liked Tecumseh’s ideas when he addressed them at the gathering in the spring of 1811, but Pushmataha, the leader of the Choctaws, was able to counter the Shawnee leader’s appeal and keep those tribes from dividing and battling against the United States as it went to war in 1812. Tecumseh and some of his followers, on the other hand, went to Canada and fought alongside the British.

1. Why does Tecumseh believe the native tribes should unite for war?

2. What strategies does he use to convince them? How does he use both praise and insults to encourage southern tribes into action?

3. How does race figure into his argument?

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Second one (200 words)

In your opinion, did the U.S. win or lose the War of 1812?

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Third one (200 words)

Should the United States fight wars to make the world "safe for democracy?"

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Fourth (150 words)

Support for the declaration of war was overwhelming but by no means unanimous. Several prominent legislators, most of them from the Midwest, criticized Wilson's actions, claiming that American national interests were not at risk and that the impetus for war was coming from the selfish interests of American munitions makers and bankers eager to maintain a lucrative war trade with the British and French. Republican senator George Norris of Nebraska led the opposition in the Senate.

1. According to Senator Norris, which people or groups are the ones who want war? What are their motivations?

2. According to Norris, who really suffered during wartime? How?

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Fifth (250 words)

1. What were the main portions of Freud's work that you found of use? What is still relevant today? There is a lot to unpack here, so this should serve as the majority of your writing for this module.

2. Give at least one personal example, of an example of someone you know very well, in how Freud's theory of defense mechanisms have played out. I have hundreds of examples in my life, so it shouldn't be hard to come up with a few to share that aren't too personal.

3. How are you going to utilize Freud's theories (if even small portions of it) in your daily life and career moving forwar