USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -A series of cross-border skirmishes escalated into the First Seminole War in 1817, when General Andrew Jackson led an incursion into the territory over Spanish objections. Jackson’s forces destroyed several Seminole and Black Seminole towns and briefly occupied Pensacola before withdrawing in 1818.

Detailed explanation-2: -In December 1817, U.S. General Andrew Jackson was given command of U.S. forces in the area. In the following spring, he led troops against Seminole villages on Lake Miccosukee and along the Suwannee River, destroying them as he went.

Detailed explanation-3: -During 1818, Florida was still a Spanish territory and the United States was looking to protect people who lived alongside the borders of Spanish West Florida and the United States. President Monroe, ordered Jackson to this area to defend the US borders.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -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. Marks.