Abraham Galloway's Role in the Civil War

The video explores a hypothetical scenario where the Haitian army could have invaded the United States in 1861. It highlights the story of Abraham Galloway, who escaped slavery and sought to ally with Haiti against slavery. Although Haiti did not join, Galloway's efforts contributed to the Union's war against the Confederacy. He established a network to gather intelligence on the Confederate Army and potential Union recruits. Galloway's story, like many others, remains largely unrecorded due to his status as an enslaved person, raising questions about other lost hero stories.

What was Abraham Galloway's initial plan after escaping slavery?

• To start a new life in the North

• To collaborate with abolitionists to declare war on slavery

• To return to his family

• To write a book about his experiences

Why did Galloway travel to Haiti as part of his plan?

• To learn military tactics from the Haitians

• To establish a trade route

• To seek refuge from the Confederacy

• To convince Haitians to join the uprising against slavery

What was the outcome of Galloway's mission to Haiti?

• Haitians provided financial support

• Haitians declared war on the Confederacy

• Haitians remained neutral

• Haitians joined the Union Army

What role did Galloway's network play during the Civil War?

• They reported on Confederate movements and recruited for the Union Army

• They sabotaged Confederate railroads

• They provided food supplies to the Union Army

• They acted as spies for the Confederacy

Why is much of Galloway's story not recorded?

• He never shared his story with anyone

• His records were destroyed in a fire

• He was born enslaved and denied education

• He chose to remain anonymous