Question

what was robert smallss most important contribution to the overall union war effort? select the best answer from the choices provided. a. his knowledge of gullah helped union forces communicate to african americans in south carolina. b. his heroic actions convinced many in the north that african americans could be good soldiers. c. he captured more than a thousand confederate soldiers in fort sumter and fort wagner. d. all answers are correct.

Explanation:

Robert Smalls was an African - American hero during the Civil War. His daring and heroic actions, like commandeering a Confederate ship and delivering it to Union forces, convinced many in the North that African Americans could be effective soldiers. He did not primarily contribute by helping with communication via Gullah (A) or capturing over a thousand Confederate soldiers (C).

Answer:

B. His heroic actions convinced many in the North that African Americans could be good soldiers.