Bibliograph

The Amistad mutiny, fighting for freedom

Type

Label

The Amistad mutiny, fighting for freedom

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Amistad mutiny

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Series statement

Journey to freedom

Sub title

fighting for freedom

Summary

In 1839, African slaves who rebelled against their Spanish owners on the Amistad schooner were charged with murder in the United States. This book details the famous U.S. Supreme Court case that ultimately ruled in favor of the black captives. Additional features include detailed captions and sidebars, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. The Black American Journey celebrates Black History Month all year long! This engaging series provides fascinating information on the heroic stories of African Americans who have played leading roles in shaping our nation's past, present, and future. Packed with vintage and modern photographs that bring both the subjects' frustrations and victories to life, this collection honestly portrays African American people and events that have forever impacted our society

Target audience

juvenile

Classification