Attack on Fort Sumter

Where was Fort Sumter located?

• Georgia

• South Carolina

• North Carolina

• Virginia

Which government initially had control of Fort Sumter?

• Union

• Confederate States of America

• United States

• South Carolina

Why did Major Anderson refuse to evacuate the fort?

• He believed the fort could be easily defended

• He wanted to surrender to the Confederates

• He was waiting for Jefferson Davis to arrive

• He ran out of food and supplies

What was the ultimatum given to Major Anderson?

• Surrender the fort or be fired upon

• Evacuate the fort immediately

• Join the Confederate forces

• Request for more supplies

How many states joined the Confederate States of America after the attack on Fort Sumter?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five