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What did confederates do when they received news that Lincoln was sending supplies to fort Sumter?
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they acted mad
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Why do you think president Lincoln took the time to tell South Carolina that he was sending suppliesnot weapons to fort Sumter?
He was trying to avoid creating a conflict. By sending supplies and letting them know that, they hoped that they would be able to re-supply the fort without a battle.
Diplomacy during the civil war?
Lincoln's ambassador in London was a particularly talented man, C.F. Adams (of the Presidential family), and he did much to keep the British from sending aid to the Confederates. Davis's envoys to London and Paris (Mason and Slidell) did not do such a good job.
Was the attack on Fort Sumter a surprise attack?
it was a surprise attack because Lincoln told the Confederacy that he was sending food for his men but the south attacked them. ^- The south asked them to leave repeatedly. even said they would attack them if they wouldn't go, the people in fort sumter said they would leave if they didn't recive supplies. THEN lincoln sent them supplies. No it wasn't a surprise attack. they knew it was coming.
What led to the bombardment of Fort Sumter and why was this event important?
Lincoln's refusal to acknowledge the Confederacy, and his continued sending of supplies to this island-fort in Charleston Harbour. The firing of Confederate of artillery on the fort is taken as the first action of the Civil War.
How did Minnesota help during the civil war?
By sending stuff to the solders like food and other supplies.
When the confederate government received Lincoln's message that he was sending supplies to fort Sumter what did the confederate do?
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What did Lincoln to do about slavery after the battle of Antietam?
He issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which kept the British from sending military aid to the Confederates.
What did Lincoln promise to do about slavery after the Battle of Antietam?
He issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which kept the British from sending military aid to the Confederates.
What did the Confederate government do when they received Lincolns message that he was sending supplies to Fort Sumter?
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Detailed what happened after Lincoln issued the emancipation proclamation?
Britain and France had to give up any plans to help the Confederates, eirher by granting recognition or by sending military aid.
How did the confederates win at bull run?
1st Bull Run - sending a unit of men in blue uniforms to attack the Union artillery. 2nd Bull Run - deception tactics, sending Stonewall to capture their supplies, and when they turned to deal with him, Lee caught them from behind.
What are two challenges that faced the north during the civil war?
Prospect of Britain and France sending military aid to the Confederates. Mid-war General Election, with serious risk of Lincoln being voted out.
Did the Emancipation Proclamation started the US Civil War?
No, it was Lincoln's somewhat desperate tactic for keeping Britain and France from sending aid to the Confederates. The Proclamation turned the war into an official crusade against slavery, so any foreign powers that supported the Confederates would then be seen as pro-slavery themselves.
Did Abraham Lincoln make make the right decision when he decided to send supplies to Fort Sumter?
US President Lincoln made it clear to the South that he would not send troop reinforcements to Fort Sumter, but informed the South he was only sending needed supplies. This was the correct decision by Lincoln.
Why do you think president Lincoln took the time to tell South Carolina that he was sending suppliesnot weapons to fort Sumter?
He was trying to avoid creating a conflict. By sending supplies and letting them know that, they hoped that they would be able to re-supply the fort without a battle.
What important document did the northern victory at Antietam allow Abraham Lincoln to issue?
The Emancipation Proclamation. Although it did not convert the North into a nation of Abolitionists, it did have the effect of keeping Britain from sending military aid to the Confederates, with the French likely to follow suit. (Free nations abroad could no longer help the Confederates without looking pro-slavery themselves.)
Diplomacy during the civil war?
Lincoln's ambassador in London was a particularly talented man, C.F. Adams (of the Presidential family), and he did much to keep the British from sending aid to the Confederates. Davis's envoys to London and Paris (Mason and Slidell) did not do such a good job.
