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However, tensions escalated as British forces, fearing an uprising from within their borders, launched an attack on St. Augustine in 1740, capturing Fort Mose. The residents fled to the safety of St. Augustine, but the location was not permanently abandoned. The fort was reconstructed amid continued threats and was vital for defending against English aggression.
Despite challenges in agriculture and resources, the community thrived through industriousness and government support. They engaged in farming, hunting, and fishing to sustain themselves while remaining connected to the broader colonial society in St. Augustine.