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How many federal forts did the Confederates seize prior to Fort Sumter?
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Prior to the battle for Fort Sumter in April of 1861, the Confederacy has take over sixteen federal forts. In each case, the Union commanders surrendered and no shots were fired.
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What boat attacked fort Sumter?
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fire on Forrt Sumter or let it be replinished
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