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Great Native American Nations

Shawnee: Indians of the Midwest (#106)

The Ohio Valley or Old Northwest was a good home for these refugees from eastern Iroquois power until European settlers arrived. Tecumseh became a great leader during their resistance, unifying many Native peoples until he tragically sided with the British and was killed in the War of 1812.

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Program Description: Six of America's representative Indian nations, from five major geographic areas of Native American cultures, are portrayed.

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