What was Robert Smalls' profession before the start of Civil War?
Dock worker
Slave
Ship pilot
School teacher
Answer
Robert Smalls was a slave who worked as a ship pilot in Charleston, South Carolina. He was able to escape from slavery by commandeering a Confederate ship, the Planter, and taking it to the Union blockade. Smalls later became a politician and a prominent figure in the African-American community.
From Slavery to Statesmanship: The Robert Smalls Quiz
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