The Amistad Revolt and the Transatlantic Slave Trade

Sengbe Pieh, also known as Joseph Cinque, staged a mutiny on the slave ship Amistad that not only gave him and his fellow captives freedom but also spurred a court case that began an international debated over the morality and legality of slavery. Gain a deeper understanding of the politics involved in the transatlantic slave trade, as well as a part of history that has shaped our society.