New Haven was home to one of the important early events in the burgeoning anti-slavery movement when, in 1839, the trial of mutineering Mende tribesmen being transported as slaves on the Spanish slaveship Amistad was held in New Haven's United States District Court. There is a statue of Joseph Cinqué, the informal leader of the slaves, beside City Hall. See "Museums" below for more information. Abraham Lincoln delivered a speech on slavery in New Haven in 1860, shortly before he secured the Republican nomination for President. COUNT 9
QSN1 In what year did an important trial take place which situated New Haven among the forefront of the growing anti-slavery movement? ANS1 1839 QSN2 What tribesman were being transported  as slaves on a ship by the Spanish? ANS2 Mende QSN3 What was the name of the Spanish slave ship used to transport the Mende tribesmen? ANS3 Amistad QSN4 Who was the informal leader of the slaves to whom there is a statue dedicated beside City Hall in New Haven? ANS4 Joseph Cinqué QSN5 In 1860, what notable U.S. president gave a speech on slavery in New Haven? ANS5 Abraham Lincoln QSN6 Who was the leader of slaves during the New Haven anti slavery movement in 1839 ANS6 Joseph Cinqué QSN7 What famous president made a speech in New Haven in 1860? ANS7 Abraham Lincoln QSN8 Exactly who were the slaves upon the Spanish slaveship? ANS8 Mende tribesmen QSN9 What is the name of the slaveship that once sit in New Haven Harbor? ANS9 Amistad