Question

What best describes what took place after the Confederates captured Fort Sumter?

a
no further southern states seceded from the Union
b
Lincoln called for 75,000 volunteers to end the rebellion
c
Robert E. Lee took command of Union forces
d
European nations offered to assist the Confederacy

Answer 1

Following the battle, there was widespread support from both North and South for further military action. Lincoln's immediate call for 75,000 volunteers to suppress the rebellion resulted in an additional four Southern states also declaring their secession and joining the Confederacy. The battle is usually recognized as the first battle of the American Civil War.

Answer 2

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