Amistad slave revolt book

It became renowned in july 1839 for a slave revolt by mende captives, who had been captured by portuguese slave hunters in sierra leone in violation of all extant treaties and brought to cuba. The courts must decide whether the mende are slaves or legally free. In february of 1839, portuguese slave hunters abducted a large group of africans from sierra leone and shipped them to havana, cuba, a center for the slave trade. They steered the ship northward to montauk, long island, where it was seized by an american naval vessel. This was the celebrated amistad case, an episode far better known in the united states than on the other side of the atlantic. Memory, slavery, and the politics of identity in the united states and sierra leone iyunolu folayan osagie from journalism and lectures to drama, visual art, and the spielberg film, this study ranges across the varied cultural reactionsin america and sierra leoneengendered by the 1839 amistad slave ship revolt. Two spanish plantation owners, pedro montes and jose ruiz, purchased 53 africans and put them aboard the cuban schooner amistad to ship them to a caribbean plantation. Try searching on jstor for other items related to this book. The amistad slave revolt and american abolition 9780208024398 by zeinert, karen and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. I was filled with so many different emotions, allen recalls. Karen zeinert traces the 1839 revolt of africans aboard the slave ship amistad, their apprehension, and long trial which ended in their acquittal by the supreme court. On july 1, 1839, 53 of the africans, who had been bought at the slave market by spanish planters and were being transported on the ship, revolted. The amistad slave revolt and american abolition paperback february 1, 1997 by karen zeinert author visit amazons karen zeinert page.

The amistad rebellion in his 2007 book the slave ship. Zeinert takes on the improbable story of how 53 africans from sierra leone were captured, sold into slavery, and while en route to cuba on the spanish ship amistad, revolted and ended up in connecticut. Amistad is the name of a slave ship travelling from cuba to the u. Jul 01, 2010 from journalism and lectures to drama, visual art, and the spielberg film, this study ranges across the varied cultural reactionsin america and sierra leoneengendered by the 1839 amistad slave ship revolt. Abolitionists rallied to the cause of freeing the africans transported illegally across the atlantic into spanish slavery, while proslavery advocates saw the case as an assault on property rights. The amistad slave revolt and american abolition book, 1997. On its 175th anniversary, take a look back at the mutiny that galvanized the abolitionist movement. Shults approve all internet related resources before sharing with the students.

In robert skimin s novel gray victory 1988, depicting an alternate history in which the south won the american civil war, a group of abolitionist conspirators infiltrating richmond, virginia calls itself amistad. Two spanish plantation owners, don jose ruiz and don. List of books and articles about amistad revolt online. Nat turner, in 1831, led the longest slave revolt in history. The ship was taken into united states custody off the south coast of long island, new york.

Amistad, a 1997 steven spielberg movie based on the events of the book. I would mention especially howard jones book called mutiny on the amistad. In february 1839 a large group of africans from sierra leone were abducted. I enjoyed the book and i think its a great introduction to anyone wanting to learn about what happened. The book explores the events surrounding the slave mutiny on the spanish. Its a quick look into the amistad slave revolt aboard a ship that was meant for cuba and ended up in the united states resulted in the small number of africans who survived their ordeal, being returned to their country. On a moonless night, after four days at sea, the captive africans rose up, killed the captain, and seized control of the ship. Amistad mutiny, july 2, 1839, slave rebellion that took place on the slave ship amistad near the coast of cuba and had important political and legal repercussions in the american abolition movement. The author reports that four days after the ship set sail. The ship is described as a slaver, built for space, with. In 1839, the revolt of mende captives aboard a spanish owned ship causes a major controversy in the united states when the ship is captured off the coast of long island. The mutineers were captured and tried in the united states, and a surprising victory for the. Principals book of the month the amistad chapter 1.

At the same time, the cruelties of the slave trade often led to desperate attempts by slaves or wouldbe slaves to avoid the horrific fate that they were either experiencing or about to face. They were then placed aboard a spanish slave ship bound for havana, cuba. The amistad slave revolt and american abolition by karen zeinert. This work of nonfiction tells the whole story of the 1839 amistad rebellion, from the capture of the leader cinque in africa to the middle passage to cuba, the revolt of the 52 africans and their capture, their long legal battle, and the final return home of the 38 men and children left alive two years later. In 1839, joseph cinque led other blacks in a revolt on the spanish slave ship amistad in the caribbean. The amistad revolt 1839 a brief guide to sierra leone. This book is the first fullscale treatment of the only instance in history in which african blacks, seized by slave dealers, won their freedom and returned home.

The amistad slave ship revolt occured off the coast of cuba on july 2, 1839. Memory, slavery, and the politics of identity in the united states and sierra. Adams defended them as freemen before the supreme court in 1841 against efforts of. I knew almost nothing about this revolt except the basics this book really helped to understand the slave trade. Marcus rediker, history professor at the university of pittsburgh, talked about his book, the amistad rebellion. The story of the abolitionists has been told, but the leaders of the slave revolts have often been forgotten by history.

Summary and definition of the amistad slave ship revolt definition and summary. The amistad slave revolt and american abolition by. A unique account of the most successful slave rebellion in american history, now updated with a new epiloguefrom the awardwinning author of the slave ship in this powerful and highly original account, marcus rediker reclaims the amistad rebellion for its true proponents. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The amistad rebellion involved 53 african slaves, who had been abducted from sierra leone by spanish slavers who shipped their cargo to cuba. A human history, marcus rediker explored atlantic slavery by focusing on the ships which carried enslaved africans across the atlantic and the slaves, sailors, and captains who populated those ships. The amistad slave revolt and american abolition paperback february 1, 1997 by karen zeinert author. The mutineers were captured and tried in the united states, and a surprising victory for the countrys antislavery forces resulted in 1841 when. The africans seized the ship by killing the captain and owner, ramxon ferrer, and the cook, celestino.

He says that after writing about the failed struggles of those enslaved and tortured within the machinery of atlantic world commerce he wanted to write a story about successful rebellion. The amistad slave revolt and american abolition 9780208024381. Amistad refers to a mutiny on a ship of this name that occurred in the 1800s and had national and international ramifications. With djimon hounsou, matthew mcconaughey, anthony hopkins, morgan freeman. Amistad is a 1997 american historical drama film directed by steven spielberg, based on the true story of.

In 1831, nat turners revolt shocked the south and scared plantation owners across the country, while also bringing the issue of slavery to the forefront. These captives were sent to havana, cuba to be sold into slavery. Take advantage of all the movie hype to share this amazing story. The missionary work and teaching the amistad slaves to speak english so they could defend themselves and become christians was distressing to hear, but to a lot of antislavery people winning africans over to christ was their goal. They were taken captive by portuguese slave hunters, and placed on board the amistad, a cuban schooner. Stephen spielbergs 1997 movie amistad, a colonialist reenactment, stands at the intellectual center of this extended essay on the cultural impact of the 1839 revolt by mende slaves on a cuban ship. Abaa amistad slave revolt supreme court opinion, in. Amistad movie is directed by steven spielberg and howard jones book mutiny on the amistad. The saga of a slave revolt and its impact on american abolition, law and diplomacy are historical accounts of the slave mutiny that occurred in the year 1839. On marcus redikers the amistad rebellion public sympathies and political outcomes over the amistad africans drifted in opposite directions.

The amistad slave rebellion, 175 years ago history. They were taken captive by portuguese slave hunters, and. An atlantic odyssey of slavery and freedom, in which he recounts the slave revolt. List of books and articles about amistad revolt online research. She couldnt imagine why shed never heard of the amistad or of cinque, the courageous leader of the amistad slave revolt. In the acknowledgements of the amistad rebellion rediker says that he wrote the book as a companion to his earlier book the slave ship. The amistads story began in 1839 when slave hunters captured large numbers of native africans near mendeland in presentday sierre leone. The book discusses the roles and international dynamics of the case, involving spain, england, and.

The constitution of 1818 granted suffrage to men with certain property qualifications, but womens suffrage came only. The mutiny on the amistad was led by a young man, known as cinque. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel. Spanish for friendship was a 19thcentury twomasted schooner, owned by a spaniard living in cuba. This abduction violated all of the treaties then in existence. The amistad slave revolt and american abolition by karen. The book, the amistad slave revolt and american abolition, by karen zeinert, makes a perfect read aloud for elementary or middle school students whose curiosities will be piqued by all the movie hype but who wont be able to see the movie, which is rated r. The brief overview of original amistad case 1841 united states v. The amistad slave revolt and american abolition education world. The amistad affair shook the nation with its fierce fight for.

Apr 27, 2018 in february of 1839, portuguese slave hunters abducted a large group of africans from sierra leone and shipped them to havana, cuba, a center for the slave trade. The saga of a slave revolt and its impact on american abolition, law, and diplomacy 1987 is a history of a notable slave mutiny of 1839 and its aftermath, written by professor howard jones. On june 28, 1839, the spanish slave schooner amistad set sail from havana on a routine delivery of human cargo. Feb 06, 2019 the amistad slave rebellion, 175 years ago. Iyunolu folayan osagie is a native of sierra leone, from where the amistads cargo of slaves originated. Aboard the spanish ship were a group of africans who had been captured and sold illegally as. An atlantic odyssey of slavery and freedom viking, 2012, rediker focuses on the slaves who made the middle. Political, economic, and social maturation slaves involved in the 1839 amistad mutiny gripped connecticut and the country. The saga of a slave revolt and its impact on american abolition, law, and diplomacy 1987, the historical account. The saga of a slave revolt and its impact on american abolition, law, and diplomacy 1987 by howard jones. A well organized book, handsomely illustrated, generously documentedvaluable and. The amistad rebellion mystic seaport for educators.

Amistad 1998 the amistad revolt in january 1839, 53 african natives were kidnapped from eastern africa and sold into the spanish slave trade. The amistad slave revolt and american abolition book. The saga of a slave revolt and its impact on american abolition, law, and diplomacy is a history of a notable slave mutiny of 1839 and its aftermath, written by professor howard jones. From journalism and lectures to drama, visual art, and the spielberg film, this study ranges across the varied cultural reactionsin america and sierra leoneengendered by the 1839 amistad slave ship revolt. Iyunolu folayan osagie is a native of sierra leone, from where the amistad s cargo of slaves originated. Producer debbie allen had just finished reading a book of essays and articles titled amistad i and ii. The amistad slave revolt and american abolition written by karen zeinert all teachers please have ms. The amistad slave revolt and american abolition is a perfect readaloud book for grades four and up. Jan 09, 20 marcus rediker, history professor at the university of pittsburgh, recounts the slave revolt aboard the spanish schooner, amistad in 1839. In february and march of 1839, the 53 africans who would later find themselves on the amistad arrived at blancos slave depot, known as lomboko, after being arduously marched there from sierra. Its a quick look into the amistad slave revolt aboard a ship that was meant for cuba and ended up in the united states resulted in the small number of africans who. The amistad slave rebellion, 175 years ago from the 16th to the 19th centuries, an estimated 12 million africans were forcibly shipped across the atlantic ocean to the new world. But the incident had a farreaching impact on both sides, influencing the course of american history and especially the development of afroamerican culture, while, in sierra leone, leading to the.