How did the US government try to enforce the treaty of pains landing
The Treaty of Payne's Landing was an agreement signed between the United States government and a faction of Seminole Native Americans in 1832. Under the treaty, the Seminole were to relocate from Florida to Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma) in exchange for lands in Florida and other benefits. However, the US government faced resistance from many Seminole tribes and individuals who did not wish to leave their ancestral lands.
To enforce the treaty, several measures were taken by the US government:
1. Diplomacy and negotiations: The US government initially tried to persuade the Seminole to voluntarily relocate to Indian Territory through diplomatic negotiations. They held talks with tribal leaders to convince them of the advantages of relocation and attempted to address their concerns.
2. Military force: As resistance grew, the US government resorted to using military force to enforce the treaty. In 1835, the Second Seminole War broke out, lasting for several years. The US Army launched military operations in Florida to suppress the Seminole resistance, force compliance with the treaty, and remove the Native Americans from their lands.
3. Economic pressure: The US government attempted to economically pressure the Seminole into complying with the treaty. They seized Seminole cattle, burned crops, and destroyed villages to create economic hardship and encourage the tribes to relocate voluntarily.
4. Forced removals: In some instances, the US government forcibly removed Seminole tribes from their lands. The war and conflicts resulted in many Seminole being captured or rounded up and sent to reservations in Indian Territory. These forced removals often resulted in hardship, suffering, and loss of life.
Despite these efforts, the Treaty of Payne's Landing was never fully enforced, and the Seminole people continued their resistance for several more years. Some Seminole tribes eventually reached individual agreements with the US government, allowing limited self-government on their traditional lands in Florida. It was not until the Third Seminole War (1855-1858) that the majority of Seminole were removed to Indian Territory.