Black Seminoles

What happened over time between African American settlers in Florida and the Seminoles?

• Their relationship became strained when both groups tried to establish trade with the Spanish.

• They became friendly, and Africans were sometimes referred to as "Black Seminoles"

• The Africans were captured by the seminoles and forced into slavery

• Nearly all All Africans ended up joining the the Seminoles and living in their villages

What happened after the United States captured a fort that Great Britain had left to Africans and Seminoles?

• The United States gave the fort back to the Seminoles

• The African Americans who survived were returned to slavery

• The United States gave the fort back to Great Britain

• The African Americans and the Seminoles went to battle against Great Britain.

Describe the life of enslaved people living on plantations in Florida.

Who was John Horse?

• a leader of the Creek triibe

• a leader of the Tequesta tribe

• a leader in Andres Jackson's army

• a leader of the Black Seminoles

Which group of people found refuge with the Seminole tribe in Florida?

• European settlers

• African Americans escaping slavery

• Native Americans from the West

• Asian immigrants

Which of the following is an example of cultural exchange between the Seminole tribe and African Americans?

• Sharing traditional dances and music

• Building skyscrapers together

• Developing new languages

• Creating new forms of government

The Black Seminoles consisted of which cultures?

• Native American, African, French

• Native American, African, American

• Native American, American, Spanish

• Native American, African, Italian

The enslaved people that joined the Seminoles were experienced in ___________.

• shipbuilding

• agriculture

• tent making

• fishing

Who was Micanopy?

• a Spanish explorer

• a superhero

• an important Seminole leader

• none of the above

What was the primary reason African Americans joined the Seminole tribe in Florida?

• To escape slavery

• To trade goods

• To learn new farming techniques

• To explore new lands