USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Led by their dynamic chief Osceola (q.v.), the Seminole warriors hid their families in the Everglades and fought vigorously to defend their homeland, using guerrilla tactics. As many as 2, 000 U.S. soldiers were killed in this prolonged fighting, which cost the government between $40, 000, 000 and $60, 000, 000.

Detailed explanation-2: -Three days after the killing of Major Dade on the banks of the Withlacoochee River, 250 Seminoles Indians led by Osceola and Alligator attacked General Clinch and 750 U.S. Troops. This saved most of the Seminole villages in the area.

Detailed explanation-3: -Osceola was an influential Florida Seminole leader. For almost two years, he led a band of warriors in resistance against the United States during the second Seminole war. He was born Billy Powell, in Maskókî or Creek village of Talisi, now known as Tallassee, Alabama.

Detailed explanation-4: -There were three main causes of the Seminole Wars: disputes over land, trade, and slavery. The U.S. wanted the land on which the Seminoles lived, but the Seminoles did not want to leave. The U.S. wanted the Seminoles to trade only with the Americans and not with other countries.