This US Representative Escaped Slavery

The video highlights the life of Robert Smalls, who was born enslaved in South Carolina. He was entrusted with steering a Confederate ship and seized the opportunity to escape with the crew and their families. Smalls successfully delivered the ship to the Union Army, served during the Civil War, and later became a businessman, opened a school, and served three terms in the House of Representatives.

What was Robert Smalls' initial role on the Confederate ship?

• Captain

• Cook

• Steering the ship

• Engineer

What did Robert Smalls do when the officers left him in charge?

• He stayed on the ship

• He took the ship and escaped

• He called for help

• He sabotaged the ship

To whom did Robert Smalls hand over the Confederate ship?

• The French Navy

• The Confederate Army

• The Union forces

• The British

What did Robert Smalls do after the Civil War?

• He started a business and opened a school

• He returned to slavery

• He became a farmer

• He moved to Europe

How many terms did Robert Smalls serve in the House of Representatives?

• Four terms

• One term

• Three terms

• Two terms