What did slaves do During the Second Seminole War?

During the Second Seminole War (1835-1842), many enslaved individuals took the opportunity to escape from their owners and joined the Seminole resistance. Some enslaved people fought alongside the Seminole warriors, contributing to the conflict against U.S. forces. Additionally, the war prompted a shift in the dynamics of slavery in the region, as the conflict disrupted plantation operations and increased the number of runaways seeking refuge with the Seminoles. The war ultimately highlighted the intertwined struggles for freedom faced by both enslaved people and the Seminoles.