Form 15: The Attack on Fort Sumter & Outbreak of War
This exercise examines the attack on Fort Sumter and the official outbreak of the American Civil War. Learn how escalating tensions turned into military conflict.
Questions
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Where was Fort Sumter located?
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Who was the U.S. Army commander inside Fort Sumter during the standoff in April 1861?
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Which Confederate general ordered the bombardment of Fort Sumter?
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What dilemma did President Lincoln face regarding Fort Sumter in April 1861?
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How did President Lincoln choose to handle the resupply of Fort Sumter?
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On what date did Confederate forces open fire on Fort Sumter, marking the start of the Civil War?
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How long did the Confederate bombardment of Fort Sumter last before federal forces surrendered?
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How many soldiers were killed by enemy fire during the actual bombardment of Fort Sumter?
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What action did President Lincoln take immediately following the fall of Fort Sumter?
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Which upper Southern state seceded from the Union directly as a result of Lincoln's call for troops?
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Which four slaveholding states remained in the Union and were known as 'Border States'?
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Where was the capital of the Confederacy moved after Virginia seceded from the Union?