Question

question 2 of 20
how did the seminole peoples in florida respond to the indian removal act of 1830?
a. by using force to defend their territory
b. by appealing to the u.s. supreme court
c. by complying with orders to leave their territory
d. by negotiating the treaty of paynes landing

Explanation:

The Seminole people in Florida resisted the Indian Removal Act of 1830 by using force to defend their territory. They did not appeal to the U.S. Supreme - Court in a unified way as described in option B. They did not comply with the orders to leave their territory as stated in option C. The Treaty of Payne's Landing was a part of the forced - removal process and they did not negotiate it in the sense of accepting removal as option D implies.

Answer:

A. By using force to defend their territory