Which uprising was Tecumseh involved with as an opponent of U.S. expansion?

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Tecumseh was a prominent Native American leader known for his efforts to resist the expansion of the United States into Native American territories. The uprising he was directly involved in is known as Tecumseh's War, which took place in the early 1800s and was characterized by his attempts to unite various tribes in a confederation against U.S. encroachment on their lands.

Tecumseh believed that the only way to protect Native American rights and territories was through unity among the tribes, and he traveled extensively to rally support against American settlers moving westward. His leadership was pivotal in organizing a collective resistance, which included significant conflicts and skirmishes with U.S. forces.

While the War of 1812 is associated with Tecumseh and he partnered with the British in this conflict, Tecumseh's War specifically refers to his earlier campaign focused squarely on opposition to U.S. expansion. Shay's Rebellion primarily dealt with economic issues post-Revolution, and the American Revolution was a broader conflict against British rule, rather than a struggle against U.S. territorial expansion. Thus, Tecumseh's War is the most accurate representation of his direct involvement in opposition to U.S. expansion.