Amistad Discussion Questions __________________________

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1. In the opening scene, African males captured one African male from his village. Why did this take place?

2. Describe the transportation conditions on the ship down on the second level.

3. In one scene, a woman had a baby. What happened to the woman and then later to the baby?

4. Why did the slaves throw other slaves overboard?

5. Some slaves were brutally beaten by whips and at times were shot. Why did they receive treatment like this?

6. One scene showed a woman and her baby jump overboard. Why did the woman jump overboard with her baby?

7. Describe the eating conditions on the ship for the slaves.

8. When the slaves were taken to the auction, why do you think they were covered with lotion before they were sold?