Sengbe Pieh, also known as Joseph Cinque, staged a mutiny on the slave ship Amistad that not only gave him and his fellow captives freedom but also spurred a court case that began an international debated over the morality and legality of slavery. Gain a deeper understanding of the politics involved in the transatlantic slave trade, as well as a part of history that has shaped our society.
Sengbe Pieh, also known as Joseph Cinque, staged a mutiny on the slave ship Amistad that not only gave him and his fellow captives freedom but also spurred a court case that began an international debated over the morality and legality of slavery. Gain a deeper understanding of the politics involved in the transatlantic slave trade, as well as a part of history that has shaped our society.
The Amistad Revolt and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
128The Amistad Revolt and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
128Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780766073784 |
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Publisher: | Enslow Publishing |
Publication date: | 01/28/2016 |
Series: | People and Events That Changed the World Series |
Pages: | 128 |
Product dimensions: | 5.90(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d) |
Age Range: | 12 - 17 Years |