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Jun 1, 1513
Florida
200,000 Natives lived on the peninsula of Florida -
Jul 11, 1513
European Contact
The Spaniards enter and claim La Florida in the eastern U.S -
Sep 20, 1513
Ancestors
The Miccosukees, Hitchitis, and Oconees tribes were already living in Florida when the Spaniards arrived, and later merged into the Seminole tribe. -
May 15, 1539
European Contact
Hernando Desoto explores the Southeast. This was the first white contact for many Indeginous tribes. -
Oct 10, 1565
Augustine
Spaniards establish St.Augustine, Florida, the first permanent European city. -
Charles Towne
The English begin to settle in Charles Towne, ended up having conflict with the Spanish. -
Louisana
The French Settle in Louisana -
Natives
The English destroyed Spanish Florida missions. The English ended up killing or enslaving thousands of Natives. -
Alachua
Aluchua, earlist recorder Seminole town established in North Florida -
War
Revolutionary war begins in the U.S.A -
Creek War
The Creek war in Alabama foreces Natives to flee towards the South to join the Florida natives. Meanwhile General Andrew Jackson rises to power. -
Seminole War
The first Seminole war begins after Jackson crossed into northern Florida -
Treaty of Moultrie Creek
Treaty of Moultrie creek was passed, where Seminoles give up 28- million acres and retain 4 million -
Treaty of Paynes Landing
The treaty of Paynes landing was ratified. It promised 5 million acres in southwest Florida to Seminoles -
Battle of Withlacoochee
Oceola leads Seminoles at Battle of Withlacoochee. 105 solidiers killed -
Osceola
Osceola captured under flag of truce. Moved to South Carolina prison where he ended up dying -
Battle of Okeechobee
1,000 troops under General Zachary Taylor against 500 Seminoles, led by Alligator, Abiaka, Jumper and others. -
Osceloa
Osceola's death -
Third Seminole War
Billy Bowlegs lead an attack on U.S army surveyors -
Capture of Bowlegs
Third Seminole war ends after the capture of Bowlegs. Most Seminole stay in isolated parts of florida. U.s Gov abandons efforts to remove all seminole -
Peaceful trade
Seminoles and whites begin to trade peacefully on the boarders of the Everglades -
Hurricane
Hurricane interrupts life for the Seminoles, Most are homeless at this point -
Tamiami Trail
Tamiami trail opens so tourism begins to flourish in south Florida. Seminoles begin to sell crafts and wrestle alligators for money. Hurricane hits Lake Okeechobee region. Hurricane Andrew begins to follow. -
Indian Reorganization Act
Indian Reorganization act promotes Native self-determination. -
Cattle Industry
After cattle enter Brighton from Apache, the Seminole cattle industry begins
