It was launched by Confederate artillery in Charleston - the first shots of the Civil War.
It took 8 years to build Fort Sumter.
Confederate forces captured Fort Sumter on Saturday, April 13, 1861.
fort Sumter near Charleston, South Carolina
Cause: Union ships were going to take supplies to the Fort when Confederate forces attacked the supply ships. Effect: The Civil War began
the fall of Fort Sumter was on April 13, 1861 (:
April 12 1861
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Fort Sumter is located in the Charleston Harbor in South Carolina.
fort Sumter
In the Northern States, the South's attack and capture of Fort Sumter, galvanized support to take arms against the South. Previously many Northerners saw no need for a war with the South. The attack on Fort Sumter changed this and the North wanted to engage in a war to keep the Union intact.
On Apr.12, 1861
The bombardment began on 12 April 1861.
They took control of Fort Sumter in South Carolina
The Secession and the Confederate attack against Fort Sumter.
It took 8 years to build Fort Sumter.
Confederate forces captured Fort Sumter on Saturday, April 13, 1861.
fort Sumter near Charleston, South Carolina