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What was the first conflict between confederate and union?
The attack of fort. sumpter
How many union ships did the Merrimac sink?
The Merrimac sunk 2 ships in the Hampton Roads.
Which bodies of water did union ships occupy as part of the union blockades?
Atlantic Ocean Gulf of Mexico
Why did the Union blockade the Southern?
The Union (north of the United States) was in war with the Confederates (south of the United States. The Union tried to starve the south out by making a blockade. The way the south stopped it was by putting iron on its ships and shooting cannons at the other ships.
Who won at fort sumpter the north of south?
The South. The Confederates fired the first shots of the war at the Union garrison on its little island in Charleston harbour, and it presently surrendered. Lincoln reacted by calling for 75,000 volunteers for the army, and the war was on.
Who was the union captain of fort sumpter?
Major Robert Anderson.
Who was the head of the union army at fort sumpter?
Major Anderson
What union fort was attacked starting the civil war?
Fort Sumpter
What was the first conflict between confederate and union?
The attack of fort. sumpter
Why did the first major battle of the Civil shock the Union?
the sinking of fort sumpter.
Who was the camding officer of the union during the Battle of fort sumpter?
Major Anderson.
How many union ships were sunk by confederate torpedoes?
It is estimated that about 22 Union ships were sunk by Confederate torpedoes. There were also about 12 ships that were seriously damaged by torpedoes.
Did the Union attempt to reinforce Fort Sumter?
They attempted, but it was too late. SC had already fired on Ft. Sumpter.
How did the south attempt to avoid the naval blockade?
The South used small, fast ships called blockade runners to outrun the longer Union warships and reach trading ports.
What triggered the cold war?
Thecollapsed of the Soviet Union triggered the Cold War
What was the battle of fort sumpter?
southern authorities fired on union forces there who were trying to take over Ft. Sumter. That was virtually the start of the war.
How many union ships did the Merrimac sink?
The Merrimac sunk 2 ships in the Hampton Roads.
