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WorksheetsRobert Smalls
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 26mins
Robert Smalls was loaned out as a slave to work in Charleston, SC. What was his job?
Cook
Helmsman
Boatswain
Carpenter
During the Civil War, Robert Smalls...
Was the first AA man promoted to captain in US Navy
Piloted the USS Crusader
Enlisted in the army
Became captain of the Planter
Robert Smalls worked on the CSS Planter, a Confederate ship. What was the CSS Planter's role in the Confederate Navy?
Reconnaissance
Warship
Cargo transport
Guard ship
What were the results of Robert Smalls' escape from behind Confederate lines?
Union blockades Charleston, SC port
Receives half the value of the CSS Planter
Smalls is awarded the Medal of Honor
Pres. Lincoln allows AA troops into Union Army
Robert Smalls gained his freedom by
stealing the unattended ship that he piloted.
swimming to shore.
buying his freedom.
Robert Smalls served in the U.S. Congress.
true
false
Robert Smalls convinced President Lincoln to let slaves fight for their freedom.
true
false
Robert Smalls was a slave and a
line cook
ship pilot
iron worker
The first thing he did once he passed the checkpoint was to free other slaves including his family.
true
false
After turning the ship over to the Union, Smalls received a reward for
$1000
$1500
$500
Which of these is an example of Absolute Location
Finding the GPS coordinates of Robert Smalls
Telling someone that Robert Smalls is next to Walmart
Describing what Robert Smalls looks like to someone
Telling someone how far Robert Smalls is from the fire station
What did Robert Smalls do to the ship in order to arrive safely to the fleet?
hid the cannons
lowered the sails
switched the Confederate flag for a surrender flag
sailed it fast so they could get past the guards
Which direction did Robert Smalls have to sail the Confederate ship?
south
north
east
west
What did Robert Smalls win for his family?
ice cream
prize money
a new family pet
freedom
What significant action did Robert Smalls take on the night of May 13, 1862?
He joined the Confederate army
He escaped with his family and others aboard the Planter
He fought in a battle at Fort Sumter
He surrendered to Confederate forces
What was Robert Smalls' role on the CSS Planter before his escape?
Cook
Helmsman
Boatswain
Carpenter
During the Civil War, what significant role did Robert Smalls play?
First African American captain in the US Navy
Piloted the USS Crusader
Enlisted in the army
Became captain of the Planter
What was the primary function of the CSS Planter in the Confederate Navy?
Reconnaissance
Warship
Cargo transport
Guard ship
What was a direct result of Robert Smalls' escape from Confederate lines?
Union blockades Charleston, SC port
Receives half the value of the CSS Planter
Smalls is awarded the Medal of Honor
President Lincoln allows African American troops into Union Army
How did Robert Smalls gain his freedom?
Stealing the unattended ship that he piloted
Swimming to shore
Buying his freedom
Being released by his owner
Did Robert Smalls serve in the U.S. Congress?
True
False
Did Robert Smalls convince President Lincoln to let slaves fight for their freedom?
True
False
What was Robert Smalls' occupation while he was a slave?
Line cook
Ship pilot
Iron worker
Farmer
What was the first action Robert Smalls took after passing the checkpoint during his escape?
Freed other slaves including his family
Surrendered to Union forces
Destroyed the ship
Returned to the Confederacy
What reward did Robert Smalls receive after turning the ship over to the Union?
$1000
$1500
$500
$2000
What significant action did Robert Smalls take on the night of May 13, 1862?
He joined the Confederate army
He escaped with his family and others aboard the Planter
He fought in a battle at Fort Sumter
He surrendered to Confederate forces
