Amistad

by Robert Grayson

Overview

This title examines an important historic event - the rebellion aboard the Amistad. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the Amistad's voyage from Africa to the United States, the rebellion on board, Joseph Cinque, John Quincy Adams, and other key players involved, the court cases to win the kidnapped Africans' freedom, and the effects of the event on society. Features include a table of contents, a timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Events is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617589195
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2011
Series:	Essential Events Set 6 Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	6 MB
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 In Freedom's Wake 6

Chapter 2 High Stakes on the High Seas 16

Chapter 3 Awakening a Nation's Conscience 24

Chapter 4 Rallying Support 24

Chapter 5 Strategic Moves 42

Chapter 6 Building a Defense 52

Chapter 7 Opening Shots 62

Chapter 8 The Second Round 74

Chapter 9 The Final Word 84

Timeline 96

Essential Facts 100

Glossary 102

Additional Resources 104

Source Notes 106

Index 109

About the Author 112