The Black Seminoles Pages 170-171

Which Native American tribe in Florida is known for having members who lived with escaped enslaved Africans?

• Cherokee

• Seminole

• Apache

• Sioux

What was one of the main causes of the Seminole Wars?

• The desire to build railroads

• The protection of escaped enslaved people by the Seminole

• The discovery of gold in Florida

• The need for more fishing grounds

Which crop was commonly planted by the Seminole in Florida?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Corn

• Cotton

What was the outcome of the Second Seminole War for many Seminole and Black Seminole?

• They gained independence

• They were relocated to Indian Territory

• They were given land in Georgia

• They formed a new nation

Which group of people did the Black Seminole share their harvest with in exchange for protection?

• The Spanish settlers

• The Creek tribe

• The Seminole

• The British colonists

What was a significant effect of the Seminole Wars on the Black Seminole?

• They became wealthy landowners

• They were re-enslaved by the U.S. government

• Many moved to Mexico to avoid re-enslavement

• They formed an alliance with the British

Which Native American group did the Seminole originate from?

• Cherokee

• Creek and Muscogee

• Iroquois

• Navajo

What was one reason the U.S. government wanted to remove the Seminole from Florida?

• To build a new capital city

• To give the land to settlers

• To create a national park

• To establish a military base

What role did some Black Seminole serve in the Seminole community?

• Shipbuilders

• Translators and advisors

• Farmers

• Traders

What was the name of the settlement established by the Black Seminole in Mexico?

• Nuevo Pueblo

• Nacimiento

• San Juan

• El Dorado