The Start of the Civil War – Fort Sumter

Which state was the first to secede from the Union?

• Georgia

• Virginia

• South Carolina

• Florida

Where is Fort Sumter located?

• New York Harbor

• Charleston Harbor, South Carolina

• Boston Harbor

• Savannah Harbor

Why were forts like Fort Sumter important in the early 1800s?

• They were important for defending the country from attacks by sea.

• They were used as trading posts for settlers.

• They served as homes for government officials.

• They were built to store gold and other treasures.

Who led the Union soldiers inside Fort Sumter during the battle?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Robert E. Lee

• Major Robert Anderson

• Abraham Lincoln

How long did the fighting at Fort Sumter last?

• 34 hours
• 34 days

• 34 weeks

• 34 months

Why did Southern states want to leave the Union?

• They wanted to pay less taxes.

• They didn’t like the president.

• They wanted to make their own laws, especially about slavery.

• They wanted to build more forts.

What happened on April 12, 1861?

• The Civil War ended.

• Fort Sumter was built.

• Confederate soldiers fired on Fort Sumter.

• Major Anderson won the battle.

Why is Fort Sumter important in American history?

• It was the first fort ever built.

• It started the Civil War.

• It ended slavery.

• It was the largest battle of the war.

Which resaons supports why Fort Sumter’s caused conflict between the Confederates and Union ?

• Fort Sumter should be owned by the Union since it belongs to the government.

• Fort Sumter belongs to the government, but the Confederates wanted to get possession of the fort.

• Confederates should own the fort because it is located in the South.

• The Battle on Fort Sumter didn’t resolve anything and many people died.

From Passage 1: What Was Fort Sumter?

• A famous Civil War fort

• A type of weapon

• A battle strategy

• A Confederate general