What started the Seminole wars

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What started the Seminole wars

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Zaniyah Montgomery · 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

Erick Barton · 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