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According to the editorial, Lincoln decided to attempt to relieve the garrison at Fort Sumter to uphold federal authority and maintain the integrity of the Union. He believed that failing to act would embolden the Confederacy and set a dangerous precedent for other secessionist movements. Additionally, Lincoln aimed to reassure the Union supporters and demonstrate a commitment to defending federal property against rebellion.

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How did Lincoln approach the situation at fort Sumter?

On March,29, 1861, Lincoln ordered to set up a naval task force to supply the fort with provisions for a year and introduce 200 men to reinforce the garrison. On April 7 the expedition weighed anchor. At the same time he sent a messenger to Charleston who presented to the Governor Pickens a confidential letter, in which he said that food supplies would be introduced in the fort. If he had not met resistance, it would not make any attempt to introduce weapons, ammunition and reinforcements without notifying the governor. The Confederates reacted isolating the fort and preventing the garrison from receiving both post and provisions. On Apr. 10, 1861, the Confederate Secretary of War cabled to Gen. Beauregard, ordering him to ask the surrendering of Fort Sumter.


Why did the confederates open fire on Fort Sumter?

The Battle of Fort Sumter was the beginning of the Civil War. When the seven southern states declared they were seceding, the US Army had not moved from their station, and the Confederates retaliated.


When the US Civil War began what was the main goal of US President Lincoln?

Lincoln's primary goal was to preserve the USA, not to liberate the slaves. Restoring the Union and regaining the cotton revenues was true, however, his emancipation proclamation had other intents.


Attempt to capture Maryland?

Battle of Antietam


What do you mean by Busy Hour Call Attempt?

IT IS BUSY HOUR CALL ATTEMPT IT IS NO OF TIMES A TELEPHONE CALL IS ATTEMPTED DURING BUSIEST HOUR OF THE DAY

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Lincoln's election win in 1860. After that, there was one last attempt at compromise, but Lincoln rejected this because it would have allowed some extension of slavery.


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How did Lincoln approach the situation at fort Sumter?

On March,29, 1861, Lincoln ordered to set up a naval task force to supply the fort with provisions for a year and introduce 200 men to reinforce the garrison. On April 7 the expedition weighed anchor. At the same time he sent a messenger to Charleston who presented to the Governor Pickens a confidential letter, in which he said that food supplies would be introduced in the fort. If he had not met resistance, it would not make any attempt to introduce weapons, ammunition and reinforcements without notifying the governor. The Confederates reacted isolating the fort and preventing the garrison from receiving both post and provisions. On Apr. 10, 1861, the Confederate Secretary of War cabled to Gen. Beauregard, ordering him to ask the surrendering of Fort Sumter.