It meant that the two sides were officially at war - although there was no actual declaration of war. The Union could not declare war, because it would mean recognising the Confederacy as a sovereign nation. Both sides could claim that they were acting in self-defence.
Yes, the Civil War started on the attack on Fort Sumter. The first major battle of the war was the Battle of Bull Run.
The first battle of the civil war happened at fort Sumter on April 12 1861
The bombardment and siege of Fort Sumter fought on Apr. 12-13, 1861
The battle at Fort Sumter, South Carolina, is generally considered the first battle of the Civil War.
It was the first battle of the Civil War, the first time shots were fired
the first battle of the civil war was the Battle of Fort Sumter.
The Battle at Ft. Sumter.
Fort Sumter then First Battle of Bull RunThere are varying opinions on what qualifies as the first battle of the Civil War. Fort Sumter was the first conflict and it led to the Civil War. But the First Battle of Bull Run was the first major land battle of the Civil War.
either the battle of Fort Sumter or the first battle of bull run
Fort Sumter
The battle that was fought after Fort Sumter was Manassas Junction.
the first battle was at fort sumter in south carolina
it was the very first battle of the civil war
Fort sumter, fort Sumter was the first battle of the civil war
It was the first battle of the Civil War.
Fort Sumter
It was the first time actual gunfire was exchanged. As such, it was the first battle of the Civil War.