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The three Seminole Wars or Florida Wars were fought between the US and the Seminole Indians and escaped slaves in Spains Florida Territory between 1817 and 1858.
The three Seminole Wars or Florida Wars were fought between the US and the Seminole Indians and escaped slaves in Spains Florida Territory between 1817 and 1858.
The negro slaves could seek asylum with Federal troops, who declared them "contraband" and gave them shelter and work, and sometimes offered them enlistment. Some slaves also worked for the Confederate side, and were captured by the Federals. A few worked aboard blockade runners or Confederate warships, and jumped ship in foreign ports.
Because they can offered a reward for runaway slaves.....Then
The Spanish offered freedom to slaves in Florida as a tactic to weaken the United States during the War of 1812. By promising freedom to enslaved individuals who escaped to Florida, the Spanish hoped to incite unrest and protect their territory from American invasion.
The Seminoles.
Yes, the most notable were the Maroons of Florida, who not only escaped but organized successful raids to free wives, children and relatives. Also Mexico offered asylum to any slaves that crossed its borders. For further information I would check out such stories as those regarding Black Seminoles, John Cohia, etc etc.
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Because they had send a lot of their times defending their territory
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because they were lazy
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