Enslaved persons who ran away and escaped to Florida were largely sheltered by the Seminoles and allowed to join their tribes. The Seminole Nation provided refuge for escaped enslaved individuals, offering them safety and a sense of community. This relationship was significant in the context of the broader resistance to enslavement and the conflicts that arose, particularly during the Seminole Wars.
What happened to enslaved persons who ran away and escaped to Florida?
Hunted by Osceola in exchange for rewards from the United States
Largely ignored by planters eager to settle the new territory
Protected in the remaining Spanish towns in the South
Sheltered by the Seminoles and allowed to join their tribes
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