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The Monroe Doctrine was meant to dissuade the Spanish from attempting to recapture any of their former colonies in South America. It stated: "The American continents are henceforth not to be considered the subjects for future colonization by any European powers." |
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1839 Amistad Slave Rebellion
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| In July 1839 slaves rebelled on the Spanish slaveship Amistad. They seized the ship that was eventually captured by the US navy off of Long Island. The slaves were charged with murder of the captain of the Amistad. The case rose all the way to the Supreme Court were former President Adams appeared on behalf of the former slaves. The Supreme Court freed the defendents and a year later they returned to Africa. |
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