The Second Seminole War, also known as the Florida War, was a conflict from 1835 to 1842 in Florida between various groups of Native Americans collectively known as Seminoles and the United States, part of a series of conflicts called the Seminole Wars. The Second Seminole War, often referred to as the Seminole War, was the most expensive Indian War fought by the United States.
Read more about Second Seminole War: Background, The Dade Massacre, General Gaines' Expedition, General Scott's Campaign, The Army Retreats, Governor Call Tries His Hand, Jesup Takes Command, Truce and Reversal, Captures and False Flags, Zachary Taylor and The Battle of Lake Okeechobee, The Battle of Loxahatchee, Jesup Steps Down; Zachary Taylor Takes Command, Macomb's Peace and The Harney Massacre, New Tactics, The "Mosquito Fleet", Indian Key, Revenge and Negotiations, Colonel Worth Takes Charge, The War Winds Down, Costs, After The War
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“In one notable instance, where the United States Army and a hundred years of persuasion failed, a highway has succeeded. The Seminole Indians surrendered to the Tamiami Trail. From the Everglades the remnants of this race emerged, soon after the trail was built, to set up their palm-thatched villages along the road and to hoist tribal flags as a lure to passing motorists.”
—For the State of Florida, U.S. public relief program (1935-1943)
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