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Today in History Africa 9 March

9 March, 2023 · In: Today in History Africa

Want to know what happened Today in History Africa 9 March? This is one historical events that took place today, in the continent of Africa and the African diaspora.

Today in History Africa 9 March

The continent of Africa has an immensely rich history; hidden African history is becoming more accessible as it is finally coming to light. African history, people, culture and books have influenced and inspired the world for time immemorial; it is now time for Africa to shine!

In this post you will learn about the many things that happened today in history in Africa and in the African diaspora like when the Amistad revolt surivors were freed and transported back to Sierra Leone.

After reading this post you will know tons of facts about Africa in relation to: Amistad mutiny 1939, the United States v. Schooner Amistad, the abolition movement, slavery in America, successful slave revolts.

This post is all about what happened Today in History Africa 9 March.

Today in History Africa 9 March

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captives freed from American Slavery

Today in History Africa 9 March
Marqu – a captive aboard the schooner during The Amistad mutiny (1839)

On this day, 9 March 1841, the remaining 35 survivors of the Amistad mutiny were freed the following a ruling issued by the American Supreme Court. 

The American abolition movement was massively impacted by the victory of the Amistad case.

This post was all about what happened today in history Africa 9 March.

 

Today in History Africa series:

Previous Day: Today in History Africa: 8 March

Next Day: Today in History Africa: 10 March

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Captives Freed from American Slavery:

https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/march-09/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_v._The_Amistad

By: The Griots Hand · In: Today in History Africa

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