Amistad (slave ship)

The Amistad was a Spanish slave ship famous for a revolt in 1839. Enslaved Africans aboard, led by Joseph Cinqué, took control of the ship while en route to Cuba. They aimed to navigate back to Africa but were captured off the U.S. coast. The ensuing legal battle over their freedom raised vital questions about slavery and human rights. The U.S. Supreme Court ultimately ruled in favor of the Africans, allowing them to return home. The Amistad case became a significant symbol in the abolitionist movement and highlighted the moral and legal complexities surrounding slavery in America.