The war between the states actually began on April 133, 1861 when the Confederate troops bombarded Fort Sumter. The outcome was a victory for the Confederate Army.
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The confederate soldiers were to support the South's efforts to defend the Southern States. They also had a duty to repel the Union troops.
The United States troops surrendered the fort to the Confederate forces.
Robert E. Lee
Francis Asbury Shoup has written: 'Policy of employing Negro troops' -- subject(s): African American troops, African Americans, Confederate States of America, Confederate States of America. Army, Recruiting, enlistment, Slaves