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Why was Fort Sumter important to abraham lincoln and Jefferson Davis?
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It was the big challenge.
Was this tiny island-fort part of the US Army, or was it part of the newly-formed Confederacy?
Would the Confederacy dare to attack the might of the Union?
And if so, would Congress dare to make an aggressive response (equivalent to the war it couldn't declare because it didn't recognize the Confederacy)... by appealing for new volunteer troops?
When the fort surrendered, Lincoln called for recruits to the Union Army, because it appeared that a fighting war was unavoidable.
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What would be considered an IMMEDIATE cause of the southern attack on Fort Sumter?
the election of Abraham Lincoln
What is the key leader of the Fort Sumter?
The commander of the Union garrison on Fort Sumter (a small island in Charleston Harbour) was Major Anderson. The local Confederate commander in Charleston was General P.G.T. Beauregard. At this tense moment, both were under close supervision of their respective presidents, Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis.
Who was important in the battle of fort Sumter?
Jefferson Davis was important in the battle at Fort Sumter. He sent officers to the fort to ask the union army to surrender the fort in April 1861. He was born in Kentucky and was elected president of the Confederacy. Bombed Fort Sumter.
Which event in1861 led to the immediate secession of several southern state from the union?
Lincoln's Presidency
Is fort Sumter a museum?
Fort Sumter was a fort back when Lincoln was president.
Who was president of the union when ft Sumter was attacked?
Abraham lincoln for the union and jefferson davis for the confederacy
How is Abraham Lincoln important at the battle of Fort Sumter?
Lincoln's decision to break the siege forced the confederates to fire on the fort.
Why Jefferson Davis choose to attack fort Sumter after Abraham Lincoln refused to reinforce it?
He was trying to demonstrate that the whole of South Carolina was Confederate territory.
Who lead the union in the battle of fort Sumter?
Abraham Lincoln
Why did Lincoln inform Jefferson Davis that he was only sending food and supplies to Fort Sumter?
US President Lincoln hoped to avoid an armed conflict over Fort Sumter. For that reason he informed Jefferson Davis that only supples, not ammunition or weapons were being sent to Fort Sumter.
Did the election of Lincoln happen before fort Sumter?
Abraham Lincoln was elected in November 1860, and inaugurated in March 1861. The bombardment of Fort Sumter occurred April 12, 1861.
What would be considered an IMMEDIATE cause of the southern attack on Fort Sumter?
the election of Abraham Lincoln
did Abraham Lincoln made the right decision when he decided to send supplies to fort Sumter?
no mother ******
Abraham Lincoln made the right decision when he decided to send supplies to Fort Sumter?
no mother ******
Why did Abraham Lincoln decided to have a war with the south?
He didn't decide the war started when the south fired on fort Sumter and Abraham fought back
What is the key leader of the Fort Sumter?
The commander of the Union garrison on Fort Sumter (a small island in Charleston Harbour) was Major Anderson. The local Confederate commander in Charleston was General P.G.T. Beauregard. At this tense moment, both were under close supervision of their respective presidents, Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis.
What did Abraham Lincoln issue as a Presidential Proclamation on April 19 1861 regarding shipping any supplies to Fort Sumter?
Abraham Lincoln issued a Presidential proclamations of a blockade, dated April 19th and 27th.
