Amistad Mutiny
Resources about the Amistad Mutiny.
Amistad Trial
In 1839, fifty-three Africans were abducted from Seirra Leone. While enroute to a Caribbean plantation, the Africans seized the ship, and killed the captain and cook. Almost two months later, the United States captured the ship. Read about this incident and the Supreme Courts decision.
In 1839, fifty-three Africans were abducted from Seirra Leone. While enroute to a Caribbean plantation, the Africans seized the ship, and killed the captain and cook. Almost two months later, the United States captured the ship. Read about this incident and the Supreme Courts decision.