Exercise
Form 15: Fort Sumter and the Outbreak of War
Explore the conflict at Fort Sumter and the official start of the Civil War. Discover how military action at the fort marked the outbreak of armed fighting.
Questions
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Where is Fort Sumter located?
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On what exact date did Confederate forces fire on Fort Sumter, marking the start of the Civil War?
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Who was the Union commander inside Fort Sumter during the bombardment?
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Which Confederate general ordered the artillery attack on Fort Sumter?
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How did Abraham Lincoln cleverly handle the re-supplying of Fort Sumter?
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How many volunteers did President Lincoln call for following the surrender of Fort Sumter?
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The attack on Fort Sumter marked the official start of the American ____ ____
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Which four Upper South states seceded after Lincoln called for troops?
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Where did the Confederate government move its capital after Virginia seceded?
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How long did the bombardment of Fort Sumter last before Major Anderson surrendered?
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How many Union combat soldiers were killed during the bombardment of Fort Sumter?
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What immediate effect did the attack on Fort Sumter have on the Northern populace?