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The Amistad Trial Feature Film AMISTAD Director: Steven Spielberg

Explore the Amistad trial as a reflection of political sectionalism between North and South, illustrating President Van Buren's ineffectual leadership. Analyze key figures like District Attorney Holabird, Abolitionist Mr. Tappan, Sec. of State Forsyth, Lt. Gedney, Lt. Meade, Ruiz, and Montes. Delve into the themes of piracy, mutiny, treason, and the fight for freedom amidst the complex societal dynamics of the era.

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The Amistad Trial Feature Film AMISTAD Director: Steven Spielberg

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  1. The Amistad Trial Feature Film AMISTAD Director: Steven Spielberg http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/amistad/AMISTD.htm http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/amistad/

  2. The Amistad Trial • How was the Amistad trial(s) an example of the increasing political sectionalism between the north and south. Also, discuss how President Van Buren represented the ineffectual and vacillating presidents of the era (#’s 8-10 & 12-15).

  3. The Amistad Trial • Furthermore, discuss how President Martin Van Buren represents the ineffectual and vacillating presidents of the era (#’s 8-10 & 12-15). • *Your Critical Essay should be approximately 2 pages typed.

  4. 1.) District Attorney Holabird (Prosecutor): Trial for piracy, mutiny, & treason (?) 2.) Mr. Tappan (Abolitionist): Writ of Habeas Corpus, wants Africans freed. 3.) Sec. Of State Forsyth & Queen Isabella II: want slaves returned to Spanish gov’t. (Mutiny Act of 1795.) 4.) Lt. Gedney & Lt. Meade: U.S. Naval Officers fighting to claim slaves on the high seas. 5.) Ruiz & Montes: Claim “true ownership” & have receipt of sale from Cuba.

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