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Confederates attacked Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861, to assert their sovereignty and control over the territory of South Carolina, which had seceded from the Union. The fort, located in Charleston Harbor, was viewed as a symbol of federal authority in the South. The attack marked the beginning of the Civil War, as Confederate leaders sought to challenge the presence of Union troops and rally support for their cause. Ultimately, the assault aimed to secure vital military positions and demonstrate their resolve against the federal government.
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Who was the first to shoot at fort Sumter?
Confederates
When did the confederates open fire at fort Sumter?
April 12 1861 to April 13 1861 is the dates that Fort Sumter was under fire
Which side started firing at fort Sumter?
Confederates.
Who won at The First Shots at Fort Sumter?
Confederates
Who won in the fort Sumter battle and what year?
The Confederates. It was April 1861.
In what year did the confederates attack fort Sumter?
Confederates attacked Fort Sumter in 1861.
Who won the attack of fort Sumter the union or theconnnfederate?
The Confederates.
What year did the Civil War start with the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter?
The Confederates attacked Fort Sumter in 1861, starting the Civil War.
What did confederates use as weapons in the attack of fort Sumter?
They used cannon. Blasted it into little bits.
What year did the confederates attack fort sumter?
The Battle of Fort Sumter, which set off the American Civil War, occurred in 1861. The battle ended with victory for the Confederacy.
What are facts about fort Sumter?
The Confederates commandeered the fort and fought there
What are fort Sumter facts?
The Confederates commandeered the fort and fought there
Who was the first to shoot at fort Sumter?
Confederates
When did the confederates open fire at fort Sumter?
April 12 1861 to April 13 1861 is the dates that Fort Sumter was under fire
What happened at the battle of Fort Sumter?
the confederates won
Fort Sumter outcome - who won?
The Confederates or the Southerners
Which side started firing at fort Sumter?
Confederates.
