The Story of Robert Smalls

What was the primary purpose of the page created by the narrator?

• To discuss modern politics

• To promote American history

• To teach black history

• To explore world history

Who was Robert Smalls' mother?

• Mary Johnson

• Annie Wigg

• Hannah Jones

• Lydia Polite

What was Robert Smalls' role on the CSS Planter?

• Engineer

• Captain

• Wheelman

• Cook

How did Robert Smalls contribute to the Union during the Civil War?

• By leading a battalion

• By providing intelligence and piloting a ship

• By serving as a medic

• By working as a spy

What business did Robert Smalls start after the Civil War?

• A shipping company

• A law firm

• A store for freed men

• A textile mill

Which political position did Robert Smalls hold in South Carolina?

• Governor

• Senator

• House of Representatives member

• Mayor

What was one of Robert Smalls' significant contributions to civil rights?

• Introducing the Homestead Act

• Founding a civil rights organization

• Leading a protest march

• Writing a famous speech

How did Robert Smalls help prevent a lynch mob in 1913?

• By calling the police

• By organizing a protest

• By negotiating with the mayor

• By writing a letter to the governor

What was inscribed on Robert Smalls' monument?

• A dedication to his family

• A poem about courage

• A statement about equality

• A quote about freedom

What was Robert Smalls' cause of death?

• Malaria and diabetes

• Pneumonia

• Cancer

• Heart attack