Bell Ringers

Bell Ringer: Native Americans and the Battle of Fallen Timbers

Battle of Fallen Timbers

The Battle of Fallen Timbers was the final battle of the Indian War in the Northwest. Shannon Hughes, director of programming at Metroparks Toledo, explained that this battle led to the signing of the Treaty of Greenville, which opened America’s west for European-American settlement.

Description

The Battle of Fallen Timbers was the final battle of the Indian War in the Northwest. Shannon Hughes, director of programming at Metroparks Toledo, explained that this battle led to the signing of the Treaty of Greenville, which opened America’s west for European-American settlement.

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • When did the Battle of Fallen Timbers occur? Who was involved in this battle?
  • How did the U.S. acquire this territory?
  • How did Native Americans in this territory react to Americans settling there?
  • Explain the goal of General Anthony Wayne and the Legion of the U.S. as they made their way toward this territory.
  • Describe the encounter between Little Turtle and his men and General Anthony Wayne's army.
  • Explain the Grand Council's reaction to the American army. What action did they take?
  • Explain the circumstances that lead to the Battle of Fallen Timbers.
  • How did the British respond to the Native Americans who arrived at Fort Miamis?
  • Explain the Native American response to the British.
  • Explain the significance of the Treaty of Greenville.

Additional Resources

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • Alliance
    • Convergence
    • Garrison
    • Little Turtle
    • Manifest Destiny
    • Shawnee
    • Sovereignty
    • Treaty Of Paris

    Topics

    State HistoryU.S. History

    Grades

    Middle SchoolHigh SchoolUniversity