What started the Seminole wars

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Genevieve Carpenter

24 February, 07:36

What started the Seminole wars

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Christopher Logan · Answer 1

The First Seminole War had began over attempts by U. S. authorities to recapture 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

Linda Beasley · Answer 2

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. Jul 20, 1998