USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In March 1818, Major General Andrew Jackson, commander of the Southern Department of the United States Army, invaded Spanish Florida .

Detailed explanation-2: -March 10, 1821 to November 12, 1821 On March 10, 1821, U.S. President James Monroe appointed General Andrew Jackson Commissioner of the United States to take possession of Florida and gave him the full powers of governor.

Detailed explanation-3: -The First Seminole War Andrew Jackson invaded Spanish Florida, attacked several key locations, and pushed the Seminoles farther south into Florida.

Detailed explanation-4: -Andrew Jackson Captures Pensacola, Florida In December of 1817, President Monroe asked Andrew Jackson to combat the Seminole and Creek Indians in Florida to prevent the territory from becoming a safe haven for runaway slaves.

Detailed explanation-5: -Collectively, these battles came to be known as the First Seminole War. Americans reacted to these confrontations by sending Andrew Jackson to Florida with an army of about 3, 000 men. Jackson was successful in his attacks and left many dead and dying Seminole behind in their destroyed villages.