The Amistad

Front

This is based on a true story.

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True

Front

Did the events in the movie take place before, during, or after the civil war?

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before

Front

Where was La Amistad coming from?

Back

Cuba

Front

Several parties were claiming that the slaves belonged to them, including... Great Britain, France, Queen Isabella the II of Spain

Back

Queen Isabella the II of Spain

Front

Cinque, the main character, tells how they were beaten and how 50 slaves were chained together and thrown overboard.

Back

True

Front

How many trials did the slaves from La Amistad have to go through?

Back

3

Answer explanation

Local (1) State (2) Federal (3) the slaves were held captive for 2 years while all this played out

Front

Did John C. Calhoun hand pick the judge for the 2nd trial?

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False

Answer explanation

John C Calhoun pressured the president (Martin Van Buren) to appoint a new judge

Front

Who pressures the President, Martin Van Buren, to appeal the case to the Supreme Court?

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John C. Calhoun

Front

Who represents the slaves during their trial at the Supreme Court?

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John Quincy Adams

Front

What kind of animal tooth did Cinque have in the movie?

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Lion