Test 3: Robert Smalls Flashcards
1
Q
Stealing Themselves
A
Slaves who supplied information to advancing blue-clad armies or aiding federal soldiers to get away from plantations.
2
Q
Mulatto
A
Mother was a black slave, and his father was her white owner.
3
Q
How did Smalls escape slavery?
A
Sailed the Planter out of Charleston harbor and up to blockading US fleet.
4
Q
Black Codes
A
Prohibited many rights to blacks.
5
Q
Republican president Harrison nominated Smalls to what position?
A
Collector of customs
