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April 12th ,1861, 4:30 am . General PT Beauregard gave the order to fire the first cannon shot by the Confederate army in Charleston ,SC at the US soldiers on the not fully completed Fort Sumter located in Charleston Harbor. The "honor" of firing the first shot was given to Edmund Ruffin, a radical supporter of the Confederacy. Since Lincoln had been unable to resupply the fort by sea (which was the only possible way) it had to surrender relatively quickly. An interesting footnote about Edmund Ruffin: he was so hostile to the "Yankee race" that when he realized the Confederacy was at it's end, he didn't want to live under the "Yankee race" and committed suicide.
What else can I help you with?
How many Americans died in Fort Sumter battle?
Based on all the history about Fort Sumter, it seems that there were no deaths associated with the battle of Fort Sumter.
How many union troops were in the battle of fort Sumter?
The garrison of Fort Sumter was of 80 men.
What time did the Battle of Fort Sumter begin?
The Battle of Fort Sumter began on April 12, 1861 at 4,30 AM.
What was the significance of the battle at Fort Sumter?
I think it was that it was the first battle and started the Civil War.
First battle in the civil war?
the first battle was at fort sumter in south carolina
Was Fort Sumter a battle?
There was a battle for Fort Sumter in the American Civil War.
What is the nickname for fort Sumter?
what is the nickname for the battle fort sumter
Which tactics were successful and which were not in the battle of fort Sumter?
which tactics were successful and which and were not in battle of fort sumter
How many Americans died in Fort Sumter battle?
Based on all the history about Fort Sumter, it seems that there were no deaths associated with the battle of Fort Sumter.
Where was the Battle of fort Sumter?
Charleston Harbor, South Carolina is where The Battle of Fort Sumter is located.
Where did the battle fort Sumter took place?
Fort Sumter in SC.
Which battle was the first to fight after fort Sumter?
The battle that was fought after Fort Sumter was Manassas Junction.
What war was held at Fort Sumter?
The war the battle was in was the Civil War. The battle was actually called "The Battle of Fort Sumter." XD
When did Second Battle of Fort Sumter happen?
Second Battle of Fort Sumter happened on 1863-09-07.
Where did the Battle of Fort Sumter begin?
The Battle of Fort Sumter began and ended at Charleston Harbor, Charleston, South Carolina.
When did Fort Sumter begin?
the battle of fort Sumter began in April 12-13, 1861
Where did Fort Sumter occur?
The Battle of Fort Sumter occurred near Charleston, South Carolina.
