The sale of human beings -- The dark journey -- Mutiny of the Amistad -- Decisions and disagreements -- The trial -- A legacy of freedom -- Think about it -- Time line.
Summary:
In 1839, African slaves who rebelled against their Spanish owners on the Amistad schooner were charged with murder in the United States. This book details the famous U.S. Supreme Court case that ultimately ruled in favor of the black captives.
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