A Legal Slave Uprising? | United States v. The Amistad

The Amistad case involved 53 African slaves who revolted on a Spanish ship in 1839. After being captured off the U.S. coast, they faced legal battles over their status. The case reached the Supreme Court, where former President John Quincy Adams argued for their freedom. The Court ruled in favor of the Africans, recognizing them as free individuals. This landmark case fueled the abolitionist movement and highlighted the complexities of slavery laws in the U.S.

What event led to the uprising on the Amistad?

Who were the two individuals forced to redirect the Amistad?

What was the role of the United States Revenue Cutter Service in the Amistad case?

What arguments did Ruiz and Montez present in court regarding the Africans?

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court's decision on March 9th, 1841?

How did the Amistad case impact the abolitionist movement in the United States?

What was the significance of the 13th Amendment in relation to the Amistad case?