In the early 1800s, tensions escalated between American settlers and Native American tribes in the Northwest Territory as settlers continued to intrude upon lands traditionally occupied by Native peoples. Tecumseh, a Shawnee chief, sought to unite various tribes to resist the encroachment of settlers and protect their territories. As part of this effort, he established Prophetstown, a spiritual and political center, along with his brother, Tenskwatawa, known as 'The Prophet'. In 1811, after accumulating reports of Native American raids and hostilities, Governor William Henry Harrison decided to confront the growing Native influence in the area. He led approximately 1,000 troops to the location of Prophetstown, igniting a clash with Tecumseh's forces. On the night of November 7, 1811, the two sides engaged in fierce fighting. The battle was marked by the use of firearms and hand-to-hand combat, with both sides taking substantial losses. In the following days, Tecumseh's warriors were ultimately driven from the field, marking a turning point in Tecumseh's efforts to unite tribes against American expansion.