In which battle of the War of 1812 was Tecumseh killed?

The correct answer is the Battle of the Thames, which took place on October 5, 1813. Tecumseh, a prominent Shawnee leader and chief, fought alongside British forces against the United States during this battle. His goal was to resist American expansion into Native American territories in the Northwest.

During the battle, Tecumseh led his warriors but was ultimately overwhelmed by the American troops under the command of General William Henry Harrison. It was during this confrontation that Tecumseh was killed, which had significant repercussions for Native American resistance in the region, leading to a decline in organized opposition against American settlement.

The other battles mentioned did not involve Tecumseh or the circumstances leading to his death. The Battle of New Orleans occurred after the Treaty of Ghent had been signed, and thus there was no engagement with Tecumseh at that time. The Battle of Lake Erie was a significant naval battle that secured control of the lake for the American forces, but Tecumseh was not directly involved. The Battle of Plattsburgh was another important conflict in the War of 1812, primarily notable for its role in thwarting British invasion, with no connection to Tecumseh's fate. Thus, the Battle of the Thames is the