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Prior to the battle for Fort Sumter in April of 1861, the Confederacy has take over sixteen federal forts. In each case, the Union commanders surrendered and no shots were fired.
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What boat attacked fort Sumter?
Confederate shore batteries fired on Fort Sumter and caused it surrender. Prior to this the US ship "Star of the West" had attempted to re-supply the fort, but had been fired on and caused it to retreat. After this Lincoln said he would resupply the fort and the South opened fire a month later.
What radical ideas did some Confederates discuss once the US Civil War began?
Both prior to and after the beginning of the US Civil War, some Confederates, including Jefferson Davis, had ideas of expansion. The ideas for such expansions included taking over more Mexican territories along with the Yucatan Peninsula. Cuba also was a possible target and other areas in the West Indies.
The Preemption Acts of 1830 and 1841?
It legalized settlement on federal land prior to its being surveyed
What caused Cherokee Indians to join forces with the Confederacy for a time during the US Civil War?
The Cherokee Nation had been badly mistreated by the US government prior to the US Civil War. They helped the Confederacy to a degree because they believed they might get a "better deal" with the Confederates.
What allowed Union forces to cross the Rappahannock River prior to the the Battle of Fredericksburg in 1862?
Union artillery fired upon Confederate forces holding the town of Fredericksburg. They finally succeeded in driving back Confederate forces there. This was significant as it allowed Union forces, in house to house battles to force the Confederates to evacuate the town.
What were battles taken place prior to fort Sumter?
No battles prior to Fort Sumter - unless you mean John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry in 1859.
What was the perpous of the Battle of Shiloh?
For the Union: to occupy Western Tennessee, prior to liberating the Mississippi. For the Confederates: to stop this happening.
What decision did Davis make to make just prior to the beginning of the Civil War?
fire on Forrt Sumter or let it be replinished
Who are states that seceded from the union prior to fort Sumter?
South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas
What decision did Lincoln force Davis to make just prior to the beginning of the Civil War?
fire on Forrt Sumter or let it be replinished
What decisions did Lincoln force Davis to make just prior to the beginning of the Civil War?
fire on Forrt Sumter or let it be replinished
Can I deduct federal taxes paid for a prior year on my current tax return?
No, you cannot deduct federal taxes paid for a prior year on your current tax return.
What percent of federal judges had prior government experience?
80
When was Jorge Prior born?
Jorge Prior was born on December 18, 1951, in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico.
How many states made up the confederacy prior to the Fort Sumter incident?
Seven. South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Texas.
What type of work did Robert e lee do prior to the army?
For thirty years prior to the war Lee was an officer in the Engineer Corps of the United States Army. The Engineer Corps was mainly engaged in the construction and repair of military forts,etc.
What was the prior situation for the north prior to the Battle of Antietam?
Unfavourable. It had suffered a string of defeats by Lee, who appeared to be keeping up his momentum. Now he was planning to invade the North, and if he succeeded, Britain and France were poised to send aid to the Confederates.
