WorksheetsThe Black Seminoles Pages 170-171
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
