Richmond, as the capital of the Confederacy, viewed Fort Sumter as a symbol of Southern resistance and pride. The Confederate leadership, including President Jefferson Davis, believed that a decisive victory at Fort Sumter would galvanize support for the Confederate cause and solidify their position against the Union. The successful bombardment and eventual surrender of the fort in April 1861 were celebrated in Richmond, marking the beginning of the Civil War and reinforcing the Confederacy’s resolve. Overall, the events at Fort Sumter were seen as a rallying point for the Southern states.
The citizens of Richmond, Virginia, largely supported the attack on Fort Sumter in April 1861, viewing it as a decisive act of defiance against the federal government. Many saw it as a rallying point for Southern nationalism and a justification for secession from the Union. The enthusiasm for the Confederate cause was palpable, leading to widespread celebrations and a sense of unity among the residents. However, there were also some who harbored concerns about the implications of war and the potential for conflict to escalate.
Jonathan Dillon, a Union soldier, felt a mix of anger and determination following the attack on Fort Sumter. He was deeply upset by the Confederate assault, viewing it as a direct challenge to the Union and the principles of the nation. This event galvanized his resolve to fight for the Union cause, reflecting the sentiments of many who saw it as a pivotal moment in the onset of the Civil War.
A fort is totally enclosed with sally ports as an entrance. Battery's are only fortified on 1-3 sides and may have the rear exposed. Wagner was totally enclosed, so it should be named a fort not a battery. It was well fortified and dominated Morris island. This is why the Yankees could not take it from us, we only gave it up when we ran out of fresh water. I feel it was called a battery at the time because it was made of sand and Palmetto logs, not brick and mortar like Sumter and Moultrie. The earthen work was in-genius because it could not be knocked down and the sand dispersed the shells impact. Good ole confederate engineering!
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The citizens of Richmond Virgina are upset at the horrible actions at Fort Sumter. They have expressed much discontent with the events that have occurred there.
The citizens of Richmond, Virginia, largely supported the attack on Fort Sumter in April 1861, viewing it as a decisive act of defiance against the federal government. Many saw it as a rallying point for Southern nationalism and a justification for secession from the Union. The enthusiasm for the Confederate cause was palpable, leading to widespread celebrations and a sense of unity among the residents. However, there were also some who harbored concerns about the implications of war and the potential for conflict to escalate.
Dead, mostly dust by now.
To assert the integrity of the United States, and to demonstrate that he did not acknowledge the Confederacy.
It gave the South an exciting sensation of having repelled the invader. They could feel that they really were a separate new nation.
The first battle was on April 12th, 1861 at Fort Sumter, South Carolina. Which started the Civil War.There was no actual declaration of war, since Congress did not recognise the Confederacy as a sovereign nation. (That's also why there was no peace treaty, only an armistice.)The firing of Confederate guns on Fort Sumter is taken as the starting signal. Lincoln responded by calling for volunteer troops, which was the equivalent of declaring war.But many people feel that the opening shots of the civil war were actually fired at Harper's Ferry in 1859 by John Brown. There was no actual declaration of war, since Congress did not recognise the Confederacy as a sovereign nation. (That's also why there was no peace treaty, only an armistice.)The firing of Confederate guns on Fort Sumter is taken as the starting signal. Lincoln responded by calling for volunteer troops, which was the equivalent of declaring war.But many people feel that the opening shots of the civil war were actually fired at Harper's Ferry in 1859 by John Brown.
A successful operation in the mountains of West Virginia led Northern politicians to feel that an attack on Richmond, across open country would be even easier to accomplish.
in Virginia you are free to do whatever you feel like
The civil war was started because Abraham lincoln started supressing slavery which made the south come to the conclusion that he would eventually banish slavery all together. So the south broke off from the union causing the civil war. But if you meant battle than it was Battle of fort Sumter which was basically a confederate siege on the union held Fort sumter of the coast of south Carolina.I havn't studied the civil war in a while so feel free to slap me with the reality if I am wrong In anyway.
It is 198.77 miles according to MapQuest but go ahead and call it about 200 miles if it makes you feel better.
Initially the North Carolinian Unionists supported the Union and argued against secession. However, their arguments depended on Lincoln not attacking the Confederate states. After the battle of Fort Sumter, North Carolina Unionists felt Lincoln had betrayed them by the attack.
they feel great to be alive and home with there family