Amistad Trial

The Amistad trial refers to a 1839 legal case involving a group of enslaved Africans who revolted aboard the Spanish ship La Amistad. They seized control of the vessel to escape slavery but were captured off the U.S. coast. The case centered on whether these individuals were free or property. After legal battles, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in their favor, recognizing them as free individuals and affirming their right to fight for their freedom. The case was significant in highlighting issues of slavery, human rights, and international law during that period.