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At the beginning of the US Civil War, Robert Smalls was working at the harbor in Charleston, South Carolina. (He was still a slave, so his wages were paid to his owner.)
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What famous civil war general is Harper Lee related to?
general Robert E. Lee
In the American Civil War did most soldiers volunteer or were they drafted into the army?
Both. In the beginning they enlisted (volunteered). When the reality of war struck them (the horrors of war); they had to be forced to fight (drafted).
Which describes the attitude of soldiers on both sides at the beginning of the Civil War?
At the beginning of the Civil War, soldiers on both sides were often optimistic and confident, believing that the conflict would be short and decisive. Many were motivated by strong ideological beliefs, such as patriotism and a sense of duty to their respective causes. However, they were largely inexperienced and underestimated the brutality and duration of the war ahead, leading to a contrast between their initial enthusiasm and the harsh realities they would soon face.
What aspect of the Civil War does the movie Glory portray?
It portrays the fighting role blacks played in the Civil War and the obstacles they and their leader, Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, had to overcome to be recognized as true soldiers. The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment was one of the first official units in which the majority of the soldiers were black.
What contribution did Robert E Lee and Ulysses S. Grant make to mold and preserve this country?
General Lee started started meeting with General Grant to negotiate terms of surrendering the civil war.
Did Robert Smalls survive the Civil war or did he not?
Yes, the Civil war lasted until 1865, and Robert Smalls died in 1915, when he was 76 years old.
Was Robert smalls an abolitionist?
Yes, Robert Smalls was an abolitionist. He was an African American who escaped slavery by commandeering a Confederate ship and delivering it to Union forces during the Civil War. Smalls later became a strong advocate for the abolition of slavery and civil rights for African Americans.
Who was a congressman and senator who spoke for South Carolina during the civil war?
robert smalls
What are civil war terms beginning with l?
Robert E. Lee
What has the author Robert E Greene written?
Robert E. Greene has written: 'Administrative appraisal' -- subject- s -: School management and organization 'Planter a Brief Sketch of the Civil War Steamer and Its Pilot Robert Smalls'
Who was Jefferson Davis' military advisor?
Robert E. Lee was in the beginning of the civil war.
Where did Robert smalls live when he was alive?
Robert Smalls lived in various places throughout his life, primarily in South Carolina. He was born in Beaufort and later moved to Charleston, where he made his mark during the Civil War by commandeering a Confederate ship. After the war, he settled in the Beaufort area and eventually moved to Washington, D.C., where he became involved in politics. Smalls also spent time in the South Carolina Lowcountry, where he had significant influence in his community.
William Smalls was on who side during the civil war?
he was on the Union Side
What has the author Robert Kissick written?
Robert Kissick has written: 'A philosophical history of the formation of the American republic, from its beginning to the end of civil war' -- subject(s): Politics and government
Which general turned down President Lincoln offer to command the Union Army at the beginning of the Civil War?
Robert E. Lee
What was Robert Smalls's claim to fame in the Civil War?
Robert Smalls (April 5, 1839 - February 23, 1915) was an enslaved African American who, during and after the American Civil War, became a ship's pilot, sea captain, and politician. He freed himself, his crew and their families from slavery on May 13, 1862, by commandeering a Confederate transport ship, the CSS Planter, in Charleston harbor, and sailing it to freedom beyond the Federal blockade. His example and persuasion helped convince President Lincoln to accept African-American soldiers into the Union Army .
What is a civil war tern beginning with the letter L?
Lincoln (Abraham, 16th US President) Lee, (Robert E., Southern General) Louisiana
