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The Second Seminole War began in 1835 due to rising tensions between the Seminoles, led by Osceola, and white settlers in Florida following a failed treaty for their removal. Initial violence escalated with attacks on settlers and military detachments, most notably resulting in the massacre of Major Dade and his men. The conflict persisted through multiple military engagements, characterized by guerrilla tactics from the Seminoles. Although U.S. forces eventually subdued some Indian factions, lasting impacts included devastation in Florida and significant loss of life on both sides.