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Why did Lincoln send an unarmed supply expedition to Fort Sumter after the Confederates demanded to surrender?
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∙ 10y ago
Officially to resupply the Fort. The real task was that to check the will of the Confederate government to react militarily against that movement, which might have been considered a violation of the Confederacy's territorial waters.
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∙ 13y agoBecause it was a United States garrison, and he said he would defend it.
When the Confederates shelled in into surrender, the war was on.
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∙ 13y agoBecause he could not be seen to recognise the Confederacy. Sumter was a Union garrison, and he had to try and keep it supplied.
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Why did not one person died in the Battle of Fort Sumter?
Because the Confederates shelled it into surrender before Lincoln was able to run supplies to the island-fort.
What is the timeframe of the Civil War?
1861 - Few guess it will be a long war. Both sides realise they are unprepared. 1862 - Confederates exploit their strengths; better Generals, tougher troops. 1863 - Lincoln declares war on slavery, keeping Britain from aiding the South. 1864 - Grant promoted; his victories save Lincoln's presidency. 1865 - Confederates run out of men and supplies; they surrender in April.
The 'Treaty' for the American Civil War?
None. Unlike previous American wars, it was not settled by treaty. Although Lincoln did not demand it, and Davis forbade it, Lee surrendered the South to the North unconditionally. The myth that Lincoln demanded unconditional surrender has been used by subsequent US Presidents as a justification for their demands of unconditional surrender.
What timeframe of the Civil War?
1861 - Few guess it will be a long war. Both sides realise they are unprepared. 1862 - Confederates exploit their strengths; better Generals, tougher troops. 1863 - Lincoln declares war on slavery, keeping Britain from aiding the South. 1864 - Grant promoted; his victories save Lincoln's presidency. 1865 - Confederates run out of men and supplies; they surrender in April.
Was Lincoln president of the confederates?
No, Lincoln was President of the United States. Davis was the Confederate president.
Who financed the expedition in the world was it by Lincoln?
no
What is the same as expedition?
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Did Abraham Lincoln lead the confederates?
No. Lincoln was the Union leader. Jefferson Davis was the Confederate leader.
What were President Lincoln's terms for a Confederate surrender in 1865?
After attending the Hampton Roads Peace Conference in February of 1865, President Lincoln had put together a set of terms for a Confederate surrender. He proposed that if the Confederates would agree to cease all military operations by April 1, 1865, he would allow for a compensated emancipation of all slaves, pardons for all political offenses, and the return of all confiscated property. These were generous terms for a Southern surrender. These were rejected by his cabinet and by Confederate President Jefferson Davis.
Who met in February 1865 to discuss a Confederate surrender?
On February 3, 1865 Confederate Vice President Alexander Stephens, Assistant Secretary of War John A. Campbell and Confederate Senator R.M.T. Hunter met with President Lincoln and Secretary of State William H. Seward. The meeting took place on the ship River Queen in Hampton Roads. Lincoln and Seward demanded the disbandment of all Rebel forces. The restoration of the Union was Lincoln's main objective. This and the end of armed conflict would potentially save many lives. The Confederates offered no alternative solutions to Lincoln so the meeting resulted in no peace between the Confederacy and the United States.
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.
What war began when Lincoln was president?
The Civil War between the Confederates and the Union.
