How did the Seminole respond to removal efforts in Florida?
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Correct answer: They resisted removal through prolonged armed conflict in the Seminole Wars
The Seminole resisted removal through prolonged armed struggle in Florida. The Seminole Wars showed that Native resistance to removal could be costly and difficult for the United States.
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