Civil War Part 1

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What year did the Civil War begin?

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1861

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Where did the Civil War begin?

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Fort Sumter, South Carolina

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Which army holds the fort?

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The Union (North)

Front

Which army surrounds the fort?

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The Confederate Army (South)

Front

How many casualties were there at the first battle?

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None, only a horse was killed.

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What is the result of the battle at Fort Sumter?

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The Union is forced to surrender the fort.

Front

Whose student was the commander of the Confederate artillery attacking the fort?

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The commander of the Union garrison inside the fort!

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What were Lincoln's views on his powers as President of the United States?

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Lincoln did not think that the U.S. Constitution gave the President the power needed to end slavery.

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What did Lincoln's views on his power as president say about his character?

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It showed that Lincoln was a conscientious leader who did not think that breaking the rules, even for important causes, was acceptable.

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What political party supported slavery?

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The Democratic Party represented people who supported slavery.