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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Stamped With Glory: Lewis Tappan and the Africans of the Amistad

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Lewis Tappan, "an abolitionist and devout Christian," and his participation with the Amistad trial. Providing detailed information and original documents, this is an excellent resource on Tappan and his efforts to expedite...
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Amistad Slave Ship

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the 1839 Amistad rebellion involving 53 African slaves who had been abducted from Sierra Leone by Spanish slavers being shipped to Cuba.
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Curated OER

Famous American Trials: Amistad Trials: Biography of Joseph Cinque

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical sketch of Joseph Cinque, a leader of the Amistad Revolt. An interesting note is an observation by a phrenologist concerning his determination of Cinque's character by examining his head.