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The firing at Fort Sumter marked the beginning of the Civil War.

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What led to upper south's secession?

Lincoln's call for volunteers, following the firing on Fort Sumter by Confederate artillery.


Where was the location of Fort Sumter?

Fort Sumter "is" in Charleston, South Carolina.


How many Americans died in Fort Sumter battle?

Based on all the history about Fort Sumter, it seems that there were no deaths associated with the battle of Fort Sumter.


Who was the man in control of Fort Sumter?

Fort Sumter was commanded by Major Robert Anderson.


What was the height of the walls at Fort Sumter?

The walls of Fort Sumter were fifty feet high.

Related questions

How did the south test president lincolns vow to hold federal property?

By firing on the island garrison of Fort Sumter - officially 'federal property', but to the Confederates, part of South Carolina.


What year was the firing on Fort Sumter?

1861


The firing on what fort began the civil war?

Fort Sumter


What was the importance of fort Sumter in relation to the decisions made by the key leaders?

what was the importance of fort sumter in relation to the dicisions made by the key leader


Which side started firing at fort Sumter?

Confederates.


What was the effect of confederate soldiers firing on union troops at fort Sumter?

confederate soldier fire on union troops in fort sumter.


What was the first cause of the civil war?

The firing on Fort Sumter


When did the firing on fort Sumter happen?

It occurred on April 1861.


What was the importance of the attack on fort Sumter?

It was the first action taken by an army in the Civil War - the Confederate artillery firing on the US Army garrison on this island-fortress in Charleston Harbour.


What is the stradagy for the north of fort Sumter?

they didnt have any, the south kept of firing at the fort, and the troops (northerner) at the fort were low on supplies. They had to surrender


What states left the Union after the firing on Fort Sumter?

Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas.


What led to the battle of the bunker hill?

The firing on fort sumter led to the battle of bunker hill.