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it was a surprise attack because Lincoln told the Confederacy that he was sending food for his men but the south attacked them.
^- The south asked them to leave repeatedly. even said they would attack them if they wouldn't go, the people in Fort Sumter said they would leave if they didn't recive supplies. THEN lincoln sent them supplies. No it wasn't a surprise attack. they knew it was coming.
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Why was Lincoln reluctant to defend Fort Sumter Why did he eventually respond to the situation by asking for Union troops?
He wasn't reluctant to defend Sumter, but the attack was a surprise and began the war so he needed troops.
Confederate attack on fort Sumter in what year?
The Battle of Fort Sumter ws April 12-13 1861
Did the civil war start at the attack on Fort Sumter?
Yes, the Civil War started on the attack on Fort Sumter. The first major battle of the war was the Battle of Bull Run.
Why did confederate attack fort Sumter?
To assert their sovereignty over South Carolina.
Who led the attack at fort Sumter?
General Beauregard ordered the first cannon to fire.
