Question

How is the Freedom Schooner Amistad like the original Amistad?

A) They share the same crew
B) They have a similar design
C) They have the same name
D) They have different origins

Answer 1

The Freedom Schooner Amistad is similar to the original Amistad in their design but differs in crew and origins. It is a modern-day recreation built to honor the historical legacy of the original ship.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Freedom Schooner Amistad is like the original Amistad in that they have a similar design. Option B is correct. The Freedom Schooner Amistad is a recreation of the 19th-century ship La Amistad, which became famous as the site of a revolt by enslaved Africans being transported in 1839. While the crew and origins of the two ships differ, their names are the same, reflecting the historical legacy of the original Amistad. The Freedom Schooner was built to honor the historical significance and promote education about the fight for freedom and human rights which the original Amistad represents. Unlike the original ship, which was involved in the transatlantic slave trade, the Freedom Schooner serves as a symbol of liberty and justice.