John Quincy Adams and the Amistad Case

What was the initial demand of the Africans who took over the Amistad?

• To be sold in the West Indies

• To be returned to Africa

• To be freed immediately

• To be taken to the United States

Where did the Amistad end up after being navigated by the Spanish?

• In Africa

• Off the coast of New York

• In the West Indies

• Off the coast of Florida

Who initially claimed ownership of the Africans on the Amistad?

• The United States government

• John Quincy Adams

• The Spanish and a naval officer

• The Supreme Court

What was John Quincy Adams' role in the Amistad case?

• He was a naval officer involved in the capture

• He was a judge in the case

• He was the defense attorney for the Africans

• He was a witness for the Spanish

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court case involving the Amistad?

• The Africans were sold in the West Indies

• The Africans were returned to Africa

• The Africans were kept in the United States

• The Africans were given to the Spanish