Differences Between Tecumseh And Thomas Jefferson

During the years of Jefferson's presidency in the early 1800s, Jefferson resolved several controversial issues, which inevitably displeased Jefferson, namely Tecumseh and Callender. The decision of Jefferson to complete the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, as well as his ambition to remove "savage" Indians tribes in the Western frontier completely contrasted Tecumseh's beliefs. Tecumseh had the desire to form a confederacy of the remaining Indian tribes to prevent the further Westward expansion, as well as to resist as much as possible against any more losses of Indian territory. Meanwhile, Jefferson failed to accommodate for Callender's demands to become the postmaster of Richmond, and did not fully sympathize with Callender's unfortunate circumstances in his family and his alcoholism. Jefferson did not want to
Tecumseh is a suspect in this case due to the fact that his beliefs in Indian independence from both American influence and expansion, as described in Tenskwatawa's vision. Whilst one may believe that Tecumseh, being a careful strategist, would not have been so careless in attempting an assassination, his beliefs clash too violently with Jefferson's civilization programs. Tecumseh would view Jefferson as the biggest threat to the future of Indian tradition and existence. James Callender is also a suspect because of his bitter personality, and would betray Jefferson at a moment's notice once he did not satisfy him with the job of postmaster. One may argue that Callender was too friendly with Jefferson, working with him for many years and valuing his relationship with him, but Callender quickly shows that his temper trumps all when he immediately works on scandalizing Jefferson with Sally Hemings. Both Tecumseh and Callender are seen as equally likely in committing the murder, and some conspiracy together may have been the