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The Confederates attacked the federal Fort Sumter in the Charleston Harbor of South Carolina because its commander, Major Anderson refused to surrender. Attacking the fort was an error as it brought on the US Civil War.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 6y agoTo prevent the Union from controlling trade in and out of Charleston Harbor
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∙ 12y agobecause they thought that if they could'nt have it, nobody should
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∙ 13y agoBecause they had declared South Carolina to be part of the Confederate States of America, and they were not willing to allow a Union garrison on an island fort in Charleston Harbour.
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Why did the confederates believe the fort sumter was thiers?
The fort is located in South Carolina.
Where did the fort of sumter of confederates sleep?
This question makes no sense.
Who first laid siege to fort Sumter?
The Confederates under General G.P.T. Beauregard, laid first siege to fort Sumter.
Why did the Confederates claim victory at Fort Sumter?
Since the commander of Fort Sumter surrendered to Confederate forces, it was a victory for the Confederacy. There was no chance to prevent Fort Sumter to remain in Union hands when it was running out of supplies and no reinforcements were able to reach the fort.
What caused the first battle of the civil war?
The Confederates fired the first shots at Fort Sumter.
When did the confederates open fire at fort Sumter?
The Confederates opened fire on Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861.
When did confederates fire on Fort Sumter beginning the civil war?
1861
In what year did the confederates attack fort Sumter?
Confederates attacked Fort Sumter in 1861.
When did the confederates at fort Johnson fire on the union soldiers in fort Sumter?
At 4,20 AM 0f April 12, 1861.
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.
Why did the Confederates fire on Star of the West a US transport?
The transport was attempting to take supplies to Fort Sumter.
What are facts about fort Sumter?
The Confederates commandeered the fort and fought there
What are fort Sumter facts?
The Confederates commandeered the fort and fought there
Who was the first to shoot at fort Sumter?
Confederates
When were the first shots fired of the Civil War?
April 12, 1861 when the Confederates opened fire on Fort Sumter.
Who did South Carolina confederates fire their cannons at when the civil war began?
At Fort Sumter in the harbor at Charleston SC.
Who was the general of confederates at fort Sumter?
P.G.T. Beauregard
