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The Confederates attacked Fort Sumter in 1861, starting the Civil War.

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What confederate army's attack signaled the start of the civil war?

Confederate artillery firing on the Union garrison on the island of Fort Sumter in Charleston harbour.


What is considered the start of the civil war?

The attack on Ft. Sumter


Did the civil war start at the attack on Fort Sumter?

Yes, the Civil War started on the attack on Fort Sumter. The first major battle of the war was the Battle of Bull Run.


What fort did confederate General P.G.T Beaurgard fire on to start the civil war?

Fort Sumter.


When did the American civil start?

April 12, 1861, Ft. Sumter was fired upon by Confederate forces.


Where were the first shots fired of the Civil War?

The first shot's credited to the start of the Civil War were fired at Fort Sumter in South Carolina were the Confederate military attacked the fort.Fort sumpter


When did the civil war officially start?

Confederate forces first opened fire at Fort Sumter, Charleston on 12 April 1861.


Did the attack on fort Sumter start world war 1?

No. That's the American Civil War you're thinking of.


When did the civil war between the confederacy and the union start?

With the firing of Confederate artillery on the island-garrison of Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbour in April 1861.


When did Abraham Lincoln start the civil war?

He did not start the Civil War. The Civil War began On April 12, when Confederate forces led by General P.T. Beauregard opened fire on Fort Sumter which was a federally held fort in South Carolina.


What was the cause of civil war to start?

The Immediate Cause was Beauregard firing on Fort Sumter. The Intermediate Cause was the secession of the Confederate States. The Ultimate Cause was Slavery.


What event marked the start of the civil war?

Fort Sumter started the American Civil War.