The Amistad Incident Quiz

What was the initial reaction of the American Navy upon discovering the Amistad?

• They celebrated the capture of a Spanish ship.

• They ignored the ship and continued their journey.

• They found a dead captain and African mutineers.

• They immediately returned the ship to Spain.

Who led the revolt on the Amistad?

• The ship's captain

• Sengbe Pieh

• Martin Van Buren

• A group of abolitionists

What was the ultimate destination of the Amistad after the revolt?

• United States

• Spain

• Africa

• Cuba

What was President Martin Van Buren's stance on the Amistad captives?

• He wanted to grant them freedom.

• He had no opinion on the matter.

• He supported their return to Africa.

• He aimed to send them to Cuba.

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding the Africans on the Amistad?

• They were to be sold into slavery.

• They were free and should return to Africa.

• They were declared Spanish property.

• They were to be imprisoned in the US.