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This question may refer to a communication US President Lincoln made to Confederate President Jeff Davis. Either via telegraph, letter, or in person with a high ranking official official in the Confederacy.In that "communication" Lincoln made it clear that the Union would not fire a shot against the South. He made it clear that there would be no violence unless the South started such violence.
Davis, a "built in" Confederate who would not compromise Southern independence, did begin the conflict by sending orders to fire on Fort Sumter in the Charleston, South Carolina harbor.
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Who does Lincoln imply was forced into war?
The North
Which president was forced to declare war?
president Lincoln
What was Lincoln's justification for the Civil War?
The nation as a whole was better off than in separate parts.
What is the significance of copperheads?
The Copperheads challenged Lincoln's conduct of the war and forced him to consider the political implications of every military move. Moreover, the existence of a strong opposition party forced Lincoln to move cautiously on emancipation.
What were the after affects of the civil war?
After the north have won the south was forced to move back into the north. After that Abraham Lincoln banned slavery.
What did attacking fort Sumter do?
Forced Lincoln to demonstrate that he did not recognise the rights of the Confederacy over this small island-fort in Charleston harbour. Lincoln called for volunteer-troops, and the war was on.
Why were men forced to go to war wworld war 1?
They were forced to due to conscription
What war was abrahm Lincoln associated in?
the civil war Lincoln was prez when the civil war happened
Was Lincoln shot during or after the Civil War?
Lincoln was shot after the civil war
Did Abraham Lincoln survive in the war?
lincoln did survive the war he was strong and brave
Did Abraham Lincoln fight in the Mexican War?
No. Lincoln did not fight in the Mexican War.
How is Abraham Lincoln important at the battle of Fort Sumter?
Lincoln's decision to break the siege forced the confederates to fire on the fort.
