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In 1839, African captives on the slave ship Amistad mutinied; the Supreme Court upheld their right to freedom.

In 1839, African captives on the slave ship Amistad mutinied; the Supreme Court upheld their right to freedom.

 

In 1839, African captives on the slave ship Amistad mutinied; the Supreme Court upheld their right to freedom.

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