Fort Sumter Quiz

When was Fort Sumter originally constructed?

• 1812

• 1829

• 1841

• 1859

Who occupied Fort Sumter in December 1860?

• Robert Anderson

• Abraham Lincoln

• P.G.T. Beauregard

• William T. Sherman

Which event initiated the Battle of Fort Sumter?

• South Carolina's secession from the Union

• President Lincoln's announcement to resupply the fort

• Confederate bombardment of Fort Sumter

• Union forces capturing Charleston

How long did the exchange of artillery fire last during the Battle of Fort Sumter?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 34 hours

• 48 hours

Who occupied Fort Sumter for nearly four years after the surrender?

• Union forces

• Confederate troops

• South Carolina militia

• Robert Anderson

When did construction of Fort Sumter first begin?

• 1817

• 1829

• 1841

• 1859

Which fortification did Major Anderson abandon for Fort Sumter in December 1860?

• Fort Moultrie

• Fort Wagner

• Fort Sumter National Monument

• Fort Wisniewski

What was the result of the naval attack on Fort Sumter in April 1863?

• Union forces recaptured the fort

• Confederate forces repelled the attack

• Both sides suffered heavy casualties

• The fort was destroyed

How long did Union artillery bombard Fort Sumter between September 1863 and February 1865?

• 1 month

• 6 months

• 12 months

• 15 months

When was Fort Sumter decommissioned as a military post?

• 1812

• 1865

• 1898

• 1948