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Q: Who invaded Florida in 1817 to defend the Americans?
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Why did the US send Andrew Jackson to Florida 1817?

The United States sent Andrew Jackson to Florida in 1817 in pursuit of Indians. He invaded the state.


Why was Jackson sent back to Florida in 1817?

The United States sent Andrew Jackson to Florida in 1817 in pursuit of Indians. He invaded the state.


What war was fought between the US and the Native Americans in Florida?

The Seminole Wars, of which there were three, the first beginning in 1817, and the third ending in 1858.


When was the 15th Amendment ratified and what does it say?

it was ratified in 1817. gave African americans the right to vote


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Yes it does. Tennessee is bordered by Mississippi to the south.


What is The Seminoles?

The three Seminole Wars or Florida Wars were fought between the US and the Seminole Indians and escaped slaves in Spains Florida Territory between 1817 and 1858.


What is the Seminole War?

The three Seminole Wars or Florida Wars were fought between the US and the Seminole Indians and escaped slaves in Spains Florida Territory between 1817 and 1858.


What was the organization founded in 1817 to send blacks back to Africa?

The American Colonization Society, founded in 1817, was created for the purpose of sending African-Americans to Africa. It was founded by Robert Finley.


What did president Monroe order Andrew Jackson to do in 1818?

In 1817-1818, President Monroe orders Jackson to chase raiding Seminole Indians back into Florida, but not to invade Florida. Instead, Jackson invaded Florida, captured military forts, executed two British subjects for stirring up Indian attacks, and replaced the Spanish governor. Many members of Monroe's cabinet believed that Jackson should have been court-martialed for his actions in Florida. With that said, the Secretary of State, John Quincy Adams, saved the day for Jackson and it was ruled that Jackson had acted in self defense in Florida.


What did Andrew Jackson do in 1817 on a mission to Florida that went beyond his original orders from the US government?

He went all over the South


How many Seminole Wars were in Florida?

The First Seminole War was 1817 to 1818, the Second was 1835 to 1842 and the third was from 1855 to 1858.


How much did the US spend to purchase Florida in 1817?

$5 million, which is a good deal even when it is converted to how much the dollar is worth today. ($17 million today)