The Amistad Revolt
by Roxburgh, Ellis
Series:Rebellions, Revolts, and Uprisings
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AR Book Level
6.6
AR Points
1
Word Count
5,141
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
194395 EN
About this book
In 1839, enslaved Africans aboard the ship Amistad seized control and attempted to sail home to Africa. Instead, the ship was captured and brought to America, sparking a fierce legal battle over their freedom. The case reached the Supreme Court, where former President John Quincy Adams argued for their release. This compelling account presents the dramatic revolt and its aftermath through engaging text, historical images, and a timeline.
