d) Little Turtle

Little Turtle, a chief of the Miami tribe, was a prominent Native American leader who played a crucial role in the Northwest Indian War. He masterminded a confederation of tribes in the late 18th century, resisting U.S. expansion into the Northwest Territory. His strategic prowess was evident in battles such as St. Clair’s Defeat, where his forces inflicted heavy losses on U.S. troops. Little Turtle’s leadership and military skills challenged the U.S. government’s policies towards Native Americans, highlighting the complexities of frontier interactions and the resistance against American expansionism during this period.