Question

select the correct answer.
which sentence describes william henry harrisons contribution to the us efforts in the war of 1812?
a. he was responsible for securing the us coast against british warships.
b. he successfully kept the american indians out of the war against britain.
c. he defeated the american indian forces at the battle of the thames.
d. he was responsible for building an alliance with the creek tribe.
e. he successfully kept the british army from entering washington dc.

Explanation:

William Henry Harrison was a military leader. In the War of 1812, he led American forces. At the Battle of the Thames in 1813, he defeated the American - Indian forces led by Tecumseh. This was a significant contribution. Option A is incorrect as securing the coast was not his main role. Option B is wrong because he fought against American Indians who were allied with the British. Option D is incorrect as he fought against the Creek tribe (in the Creek War which was related to the War of 1812 in a broader sense but building an alliance is not correct). Option E is incorrect as it was Dolley Madison and others who had actions related to Washington, DC during the war but not Harrison in terms of keeping the British out.

Answer:

C. He defeated the American Indian forces at the Battle of the Thames.