Seminole War I: Difference between revisions

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First Seminole War (1817-1818)

1817-1819

First Seminole War – Andrew Jackson's army destroys crops, steals livestock, and destroys Negro forts in the Apalachicola and Suwannee River regions.

February 22, 1819

The United States Senate ratifies a treaty with Spain to take possession of Florida.

1821

Spanish government ratifies treaty, finally turning over Florida to the United States.

September 18, 1823

Treaty of Moultrie Creek signed.

1824

Fort Brooke established as one of the United States government forts charged with watching over "problems" between Seminoles and white settlers.

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 '''First Seminole War (1817-1818)'''
+'''1817-1819'''
+First Seminole War – [[Andrew Jackson]]'s army destroys crops, steals livestock, and destroys Negro forts in the Apalachicola and Suwannee River regions.
+'''February 22, 1819'''
+The United States Senate ratifies a treaty with Spain to take possession of Florida.
+'''1821'''
+Spanish government ratifies treaty, finally turning over Florida to the United States.
+'''September 18, 1823'''
+Treaty of Moultrie Creek signed.
+'''1824'''
+[[:Category:Fort Brooke|Fort Brooke]] established as one of the United States government forts charged with watching over "problems" between Seminoles and white settlers.
 '''Links:'''
 * [http://www.floridahistory.org/floridians/seminol.htm Seminole Wars]
 * [http://tfn.net/~cdk901/fortlist.htm Seminole Wars Forts]