Sound Smart Fort Sumter

What event is Fort Sumter most famously associated with?

• The end of the American Revolution

• The opening of the Civil War

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Gettysburg

Where is Fort Sumter located?

• New York Harbor

• Charleston Harbor, South Carolina

• San Francisco Bay

• Boston Harbor

When did the bombardment of Fort Sumter begin?

• April 12, 1861

• December 20, 1860

• July 4, 1863

• January 1, 1865

What was the initial response of the Southern states to Lincoln's election?

• They celebrated his victory.

• They seceded from the Union.

• They declared war immediately.

• They ignored the election results.

What was President Lincoln's strategy regarding Fort Sumter?

• Withdraw all troops immediately

• Launch a full-scale attack

• Reprovision the fort with humanitarian supplies

• Ignore the situation

Who was the Confederate general who ordered the surrender of Fort Sumter?

• Robert E. Lee

• Stonewall Jackson

• Pierre Beauregard

• J.E.B. Stuart

What was Major Anderson's response to the Confederate demand for surrender?

• He immediately surrendered.

• He ignored the demand.

• He declined to surrender.

• He evacuated the fort.

How long did the bombardment of Fort Sumter last?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 34 hours

• 48 hours

What was the outcome of the bombardment of Fort Sumter?

• The Union retained control of the fort.

• The Confederates took control of the fort.

• The fort was destroyed.

• Both sides agreed to a truce.