Under the leadership of Chief Osceola, the Seminole Indians refused to be forcibly moved to Oklahoma territory. Instead, they retreated to the Florida Everglades. The Seminoles continued to resist relocation for seven years, until the backbone of their resistance was broken when their chief was captured under the guise of a flag of truce.
they started a war w/ run away slaves and the goverment decided they could stay in florida
They went to war against president Andrew Jackson's army.
The British during the first Seminole War 1814-1819. Between the wars the Seminole were able to trade with the white settlers.
The address of the Seminole Historical Society Inc is: Po Box 7652, Seminole, FL 33775-7652
Yes. The men did the fishing and hunting, while the women and children gathered roots and berries. The women also raised crops and livestock.
Under the leadership of Chief Osceola, the Seminole Indians refused to be forcibly moved to Oklahoma territory. Instead, they retreated to the Florida Everglades. The Seminoles continued to resist relocation for seven years, until the backbone of their resistance was broken when their chief was captured under the guise of a flag of truce.
Under the leadership of Chief Osceola, the Seminole Indians refused to be forcibly moved to Oklahoma territory. Instead, they retreated to the Florida Everglades. The Seminoles continued to resist relocation for seven years, until the backbone of their resistance was broken when their chief was captured under the guise of a flag of truce.
they started a war w/ run away slaves and the goverment decided they could stay in florida
They hid in Florida
Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, and Seminole Tribes
Some fled and some stayed and fought. (they chose to fight in the Second Seminole War)
By adopting the contemporary culture of white people.
i am one-eighth seminole indian, am i able to receive benefits with proof.
Walls are able too resist water because the walls are water proof!
Jane F. Lancaster has written: 'Removal aftershock' -- subject(s): Seminole Indians, 19th century, History, Relocation, Government relations
In 1835, Americans in Texas rebelled from Mexico and the Seminole tribes in Florida were fighting the US government, trying to avoid relocation to the West. There was also fighting in Brazil.
They went to war against president Andrew Jackson's army.