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The Second Seminole War Began: December 23, 1835
TheSecond Seminole War Ended: August 14, 1842
The Second Seminole War Was Fought Between: United States vs. Seminole Indians of Florida
The Second Seminole War Resulted In: Seminole Indians were allowed to remain in South Florida, though some were encouraged to move West. In effect, the Army could not defeat the Seminoles, and they were allowed to remain in place.
Major Battles and Campaigns of the Second Seminole War:
“Dade Massacre” (December 28, 1835)Gaines’ Expedition (1836)
Scott’s Expedition (1836)
Battle of Hatchee-Lustee (1837)
Battle of Lake Okeechobee (December 25, 1837)
Battle of Loxahatchee (January 24, 1838)
“Harney Massacre” (July 23, 1839)
Second Seminole War Casualties:
Seminole Casualties: Unnknown (Seminoles usually carried away their dead and wounded)
U.S. Military Casualties: 1,600 (approximately)
Sources:1. Kohn, George C. Dictionary of Wars. New York: Facts On File Publications. 1999.
2. Dupuy, R. Ernest and Trevor N. Dupey. The Harper Encyclopedia of Military History: From 3500 B.C. to the Present New York, New York: Harper & Row. 1993
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