The Amistad Revolt (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781538207703)

The slave revolt on the ship Amistad in 1839 was a crucial event in the early abolitionist movement in the United States. When the vessel arrived in America, a fierce debate began about whether the Africans were free or enslaved and whether they should be allowed to return to Africa. The argument became a legal battle that eventually ended up in the US Supreme Court, with former president John Quincy Adams representing the Africans. This remarkable story and its repercussions are presented in this beautifully designed volume, replete with images to complement the narrative and a timeline that summarizes key events.

Author: Ellis Roxburgh
ISBN-10: 1538207702
ISBN-13: 9781538207703
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2017
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.90w x 0.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.6
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 194395 / Amistad Revolt


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 11/01/2017