Question

Why did Lincoln inform the Confederacy that he would not be sending troops or weapons as food supplies were sent to Fort Sumter?(1 point)
Responses

to convince the Confederacy he did not intend any military action

to give the Confederacy a false sense of security and then attack

to inform the Confederacy of his desire to begin open fighting

to allow the Confederacy to retain full ownership of the fort

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The correct response is:

**to convince the Confederacy he did not intend any military action.**

Lincoln's message aimed to alleviate tensions and avoid an escalation that could lead to open conflict while still providing necessary supplies to the fort.

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