Black Seminoles and Their History

The video explores the overlooked history of John Horse and the Black Seminoles, who created a haven for runaway slaves in Spanish Florida. They led the largest slave revolt in U.S. history and negotiated freedom, only to face betrayal by the U.S. government. Eventually, they found refuge in Mexico, where they secured land and freedom. The story highlights the intersection of Native American and African American histories and challenges traditional narratives.

What significant achievement is attributed to John Horse and the Black Seminoles?

• They founded the first university in the U.S.

• They led the largest slave revolt in U.S. history.

• They discovered gold in California.

• They were the first to fly across the Atlantic.

What was the Spanish crown's offer to runaway slaves in Florida?

• A position in the Spanish royal court

• Freedom in exchange for defending the land

• A plot of land in the Caribbean

• A chance to return to Africa

Why did the Southern States feel threatened by the Black Seminoles?

• They were forming alliances with European powers.

• They were building a large navy.

• They were trading with the British.

• They were a large armed population of former slaves.

What was the outcome of the Second Seminole War for the Black Seminoles?

• They were allowed to stay in Florida.

• They were given U.S. citizenship.

• They were relocated to Indian Territory.

• They were granted independence.

What did the U.S. attorney general declare in 1848 regarding the Black Seminoles?

• They were to be deported to Africa.

• They were granted land in Florida.

• Their freedom was never legally recognized.

• They were free citizens.

Where did John Horse and the Black Seminoles find refuge after leaving Indian Territory?

• Haiti

• Cuba

• Mexico

• Canada

What was a major reason for the lack of recognition of the Black Seminoles' story?

• It was a blemish on U.S. history.

• It was overshadowed by the Civil War.

• It was considered a myth.

• It was not documented in any historical records.

What did the Black Seminoles achieve in Mexico?

• They became a part of the Mexican royal family.

• They gained legally recognized land.

• They built a new capital city.

• They established a new religion.

What was the traditional view of Nat Turner's rebellion in U.S. history?

• It was a turning point in the history of slavery.

• It was the largest slave rebellion.

• It was the last slave revolt before the Civil War.

• It was the first successful slave revolt.

What website is recommended for more information on John Horse?

• www.blackseminoles.com

• www.johnhorse.com

• www.seminolehistory.org

• www.freedomfighters.net