Question

What was the name of the ship overtaken by slaves during the early 19th

century in the Americas?

(A) Leopold

(B) Amistad

(C) Merrimac

(D) Chesapeake

(E) Constitution

Answer 1

The name of the ship overtaken by slaves during the early 19th century in the Americas was the "Amistad". Although the slaves ordered that the ship be sailed back to Africa, the surviving crew actually sailed the ship north. 

Answer 2

True answer is B - Amistad!