CW Theme 3 Practice

Front

commandeer

Back

take possession of something without authority

Front

Define border state

Back

a state that had slaves but did not secede from the Union

Front

Who was Robert Smalls?

Back

A slave who made a daring escape.

Front

What was the name of the Confederate ship that Smalls commandeered to freedom?

Back

The CSS Planter

Front

After the war, what significant political position did Robert Smalls hold?

Back

U.S. Representative from South Carolina

Front

What was the H.L. Hunley's primary historical significance?

Back

It was the first submarine to successfully sink an enemy ship in combat.

Front

The H.L. Hunley was built for which side during the Civil War?

Back

The Confederate States

Front

What was the Hunley's target?

Back

The USS Housatonic

Front

What happened to the H.L. Hunley after its successful attack?

Back

It mysteriously disappeared with its entire crew.

Front

What was the primary purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?

Back

To free slaves only in the Confederate states