What events led to the Second Seminole War?

Question

Select the THREE answers that apply. (You may use the check answer button ONE time.)

(3 points)
Responses

the signing of the Treaty of Payne’s Landing
the signing of the Treaty of Payne’s Landing

the harboring of runaway slaves
the harboring of runaway slaves

the writing of the Manifest Destiny doctrine
the writing of the Manifest Destiny doctrine

the fighting of the Mexican-American War
the fighting of the Mexican-American War

the signing of the Indian Removal Act

Answer 1

The events that led to the Second Seminole War include:

1. the signing of the Treaty of Payne’s Landing - This treaty was meant to remove the Seminole from Florida, leading to resistance.

2. the harboring of runaway slaves - The Seminole were known to provide refuge to runaway slaves, which heightened tensions with slaveholding states.

3. the signing of the Indian Removal Act - This act mandated the relocation of Native American tribes, including the Seminole, from their lands in the Southeast to designated Indian Territory west of the Mississippi River.

Thus, the correct answers are the first, second, and fifth options.