How did the seminole tribe resist government authority

The government deemed the Seminole tribe as a threat to the slaveholding culture of the Southern American people. They were also considered for removal. 

By ensuing wars, they were able to resist the government. This resulted in preventing the government from conquering them. Also, they migrated after the war. 

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