African American Spies in the Civil War

What was one of the often overlooked advantages the North had during the Civil War?

• More advanced weaponry

• A larger navy

• African American spies

• Better trained soldiers

What was Harriet Tubman's role before becoming a spy for the Union?

• A soldier

• A nurse

• A teacher

• A cook

How many enslaved people were freed during the Combahee River Raid led by Harriet Tubman?

• 500

• 10,000

• 700

• 1000

What was the term used for escaped slaves who worked as spies for the Union?

• Freedom Fighters

• Union Scouts

• Black Dispatches

• Secret Agents

What skill did John Scobel use to aid his espionage activities?

• Cooking

• Writing

• Singing

• Acting

Where did Mary Jane Bowser gather intelligence during the Civil War?

• Union Army Camps

• Union White House

• Richmond Prison

• Confederate White House

What unique ability did Mary Jane Bowser reportedly have that helped her in espionage?

• Mind reading

• Invisibility

• Photographic memory

• Telepathy

Who was the president of the Confederacy during the Civil War?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Robert E. Lee

• Jefferson Davis

• Ulysses S. Grant

What was the main outcome of the Civil War mentioned in the conclusion?

• Slavery was abolished

• The Confederacy won

• The Union was dissolved

• The war continued indefinitely

Why is it important to remember the contributions of African American spies in the Civil War?

• They were all famous celebrities

• They played a crucial role in the Union's victory

• Their stories are fictional

• They were the only spies in the war