First Seminole War

Definition

The First Seminole War (1817-1818) was a conflict between the United States and the Seminole Indians in Florida, sparked by border disputes and tensions over runaway slaves seeking refuge among the Seminoles.

Related terms

Indian Removal Act: A law passed in 1830 that forced many Native American nations to move west of the Mississippi River.

Andrew Jackson: The seventh President of the United States who initiated and enforced the Indian Removal Act.

Second Seminole War: 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 stemming from attempts to relocate these tribes.