MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855
MANIFEST DESTINY
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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“Build a wall!”
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“Invade Florida!”
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“Chase raiding Seminole Indians back into Florida!”
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“Land at Tilted!”
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Spanish government could do nothing to stop the raids on farms in Georgia by Seminoles and ex-slaves. Andrew Jackson Invades Florida In 1818, President James Monroe sent Andrew Jackson-the hero of the Battle of New Orleans-to Georgia with orders to end the raids.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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.
Detailed explanation-4: -The First Seminole War (1817–18) began over attempts by U.S. authorities to recapture runaway Black slaves living among Seminole bands. Under General Andrew Jackson, U.S. military forces invaded the area, scattering the villagers, burning their towns, and seizing Spanish-held Pensacola and St.