Fort Sumpter

When did the Civil War officially begin?

• April 12, 1861

• March 1861

• December 20, 1860

• April 17, 1861

Who was elected as the president of the Confederate States of America?

• PGT Beauregard

• Abraham Lincoln

• Robert Anderson

• Jefferson Davis

Which state was the first to secede from the Union?

• Alabama

• South Carolina

• Virginia

• Kentucky

What was Abraham Lincoln's strategy regarding Fort Sumter?

• To negotiate peace with the Confederates

• To force the Confederates to fire the first shot

• To surrender the fort immediately

• To attack the Confederates first

How long did the bombardment of Fort Sumter last?

• 24 hours

• 72 hours

• 34 hours

• 48 hours

What significant event occurred on April 14th at Fort Sumter?

• The Confederate forces surrendered

• The Union forces surrendered

• A Union soldier was killed due to a misfire

• The fort was completely destroyed

Who was the Confederate commander at Fort Sumter?

• Jefferson Davis

• Robert Anderson

• PGT Beauregard

• William Tecumseh Sherman

Which of the following states did NOT secede from the Union after the attack on Fort Sumter?

• Alabama

• South Carolina

• Delaware

• Virginia

What was the outcome of the bombardment of Fort Sumter?

• No one was killed or wounded

• The fort remained under Union control

• The Confederate forces won

• The Union forces won

Who was Fort Sumter named after?

• A Union General

• A Civil War soldier

• A Confederate General

• A Revolutionary War General