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Why did Lincoln send a ship to fort Sumter in April?
Lincoln sent a ship to Fort Sumter in 1861 because the troops needed food and supplies.
What did confederates do when they received news that Lincoln was sending supplies to fort Sumter?
they acted mad
Is fort Sumter a museum?
Fort Sumter was a fort back when Lincoln was president.
What did Lincoln think might happen if he sent supplies to the troops in fort Sumter?
he worried it would start a war.
How many volunteers did Lincoln call for after fort Sumter?
After the surrender of Fort Sumter, President Lincoln called for 75,000 volunteers. He requested that each of them serve for three months.
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