The Seminole (The History and Culture of Native Americans)

The Florida Seminole are widely known as the only unconquered tribe in the United States. They began as an offshoot of Creek and other Indians who survived the diseases and warfare that took so many lives in the 16th century. In later years, they fought three wars with the United States and then faced a series of other crises. They saw their homelands taken from them and were forced to migrate hundreds of miles south to the Everglades. After decades of struggling to survive and efforts at assimilation taking a toll the path to success, the Seminole have recently undergone a dramatic transformation. The tribe now runs a billion dollar business and leads the national fight for tribal sovereignty and gaming rights. The rise of the politically and economically savvy Seminole has coincided with a renaissance in Seminole culture. The Seminole explores this unique transformation. The Seminole : an unconquered people Origins of the Seminole : 1750-1815 The Seminole Wars : 1816-1858 Removals and relocations : 1816-1880s Adjusting to new homes : 1860s-1910s The crises of the early twentieth century: 1910s-1940s The era of recognition : the 1940s and 1950s The modern transformation : 1960 to the present Chronology and timeline Glossary. Traces the history of the Seminole of North America, discussing their development, efforts to retain their heritage in the twenty-first century, daily lives, and other related topics