The Journey of Robert Smalls: From Enslavement to Empowerment

This chapter chronicles the extraordinary life of Robert Smalls, detailing his escape from slavery and rise to command a ship he once worked on. It examines his contributions to society, the implications of his actions during Reconstruction, and the struggle for African American rights in the face of adversity.

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