The Second Seminole War (1835-1842), usually referred to as the Seminole War proper, was the fiercest war waged by the U.S. government against American Indians.
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What happened in the Seminole Wars?
The First Seminole War (1817–18) began over attempts by U.S. authorities to recapture runaway Black slaves living among Seminole bands. Under General Andrew Jackson, U.S. military forces invaded the area, scattering the villagers, burning their towns, and seizing Spanish-held Pensacola and St. Marks.
Which of the three Seminole Wars was the longest and most costly?
The Second Seminole War (1835-1842), usually referred to as the Seminole War proper, was the fiercest war waged by the U.S. government against American Indians. The United States spent more than $20 million fighting the Seminoles. The war left more than 1,500 soldiers and uncounted American civilians dead.
Who started the Third Seminole War?
For around a decade the United States repeatedly tried to bribe (buy) chief Bowlegs into leading the Seminoles out of Florida. He refused each time. That is why the United States deliberately initiated the Third Seminole War.
Where was the Second Seminole War?
Florida
Second Seminole War / Location
The Seminole Wars were a series of three military conflicts between the United States and the Seminoles that took place in Florida between about 1816 and ...
Seminole Wars
Military conflict
The Seminole Wars were a series of three military conflicts between the United States and the Seminoles that took place in Florida between about 1816 and 1858. Wikipedia
Start date: 1816
End date: 1858
Location: Florida and Spanish Florida
Date: 1816–1858
Result: United States victory
First Seminole War, conflict between U.S. armed forces and the Seminole Indians of Florida that is generally dated to 1817–18 and that led Spain to cede Florida ...