"Explores the mutiny aboard the Amistad, including the slave revolt onboard, the trial of the slaves in U.S. courts, the appeal to the Supreme Court, and the inspiration for the movie, Amistad"--Provided by publisher.
Each title reviews a high-impact, high-interest trial from American history--focusing on the people behind the case, the societal issues, and the legal principles involved--and compares it to the Hollywood rendering of the famous case. Teacher's Guide available.