Historical Events tagged with "amistad"

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Politics & Government

Supreme Court Ruling on The Amistad Case

March 9th, 1841 184 years ago

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of captive Africans aboard the Amistad, declaring their seizure illegal and affirming their right to freedom. This landmark ruling followed the 1839 revolt aboard the ship, where the captives led an uprising and later became embroiled in a legal battle over their status as slaves. The case reached the highest court after initial rulings, and arguments were made by noted figures, including former President John Quincy Adams, who defended the captives' right to liberty.

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Joseph Cinqué Leads Amistad Revolt

July 2nd, 1839 185 years ago

A group of 53 kidnapped Africans, led by Joseph Cinqué, revolted against their captors aboard the slave ship Amistad near the coast of Cuba. The captives took control of the ship, seeking freedom after being forcibly taken from their homeland. The mutiny highlighted the growing tensions around the issue of slavery and the rights of individuals in bondage during this period, capturing national attention.

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