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The revolt aboard the Amistad was one of few slave revolts that resulted in freedom for the slaves. Why do you think this was so? Explain your answer.

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Answer: In January 1839, 53 African natives were kidnapped from eastern Africa and sold into the Spanish slave trade. They were then placed aboard a Spanish slave ship bound for Havana, Cuba. The slaves then revolted, killing most of the crew of the Amistad, including her cook

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