Fort Sumter (Sound Smart) Quiz

What event is Fort Sumter most associated with?

• The end of the Civil War

• The beginning of the Civil War

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Gettysburg

What was the main reason for the secession of Southern states?

• Economic differences

• Disputes over land

• Cultural differences

• Lincoln's election and the rise of the Republican Party

What was Lincoln's strategy regarding Fort Sumter?

• Ignore the fort

• Reprovision the fort with humanitarian supplies

• Launch an offensive

• Withdraw all troops

How did the Confederates view Lincoln's plan to reprovision Fort Sumter?

• As a diplomatic effort

• As a sign of weakness

• As an act of war

• As a peaceful gesture

What was the outcome of the bombardment of Fort Sumter?

• The Union retained control

• The fort was destroyed

• The Confederates took control

• Both sides reached a truce