Question

why did lincoln inform the confederacy tha the would not be sending troops or weapons as food supplies were sent to Fort Sumter?

Answer 1

Lincoln informed the Confederacy that he would not be sending troops or weapons to Fort Sumter because he wanted to avoid escalating tensions and triggering an armed conflict. By sending only food supplies, Lincoln hoped to signal his intention to maintain a peaceful resolution to the situation at Fort Sumter. However, the Confederacy saw the delivery of supplies as a provocative act and ultimately decided to attack the fort, leading to the start of the Civil War.