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First Seminole War – [[Andrew Jackson]]'s army destroys crops, steals livestock, and destroys Negro forts in the Apalachicola and Suwannee River regions. | First Seminole War – [[Andrew Jackson]]'s army destroys crops, steals livestock, and destroys Negro forts in the Apalachicola and Suwannee River regions. | ||
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The United States Senate ratifies a treaty with Spain to take possession of Florida. | The United States Senate ratifies a treaty with Spain to take possession of Florida. | ||
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Spanish government ratifies treaty, finally turning over Florida to the United States. | Spanish government ratifies treaty, finally turning over Florida to the United States. | ||
''' | '''18 Feb 1823''' | ||
Treaty of Moultrie Creek signed. | Treaty of Moultrie Creek signed. | ||
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seminole_Wars Wikipedia - Seminole Indian Wars | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seminole_Wars Wikipedia - Seminole Indian Wars] | ||
Revision as of 05:50, 29 January 2012
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.
22 Feb 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.
18 Feb 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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