Asked by Sarah

Which event from the Civil War is MOST likely portrayed in this engraving?
Responses
A the bombardment of Fort Sumterthe bombardment of Fort Sumter
B the running of the Union blockadethe running of the Union blockade
C the scorched earth campaign of General Shermanthe scorched earth campaign of General Sherman
D the Confederate victory at the Battle of Bull Run

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
A — the bombardment of Fort Sumter.

The engraving most likely shows naval guns firing on a fortified position, which matches the 1861 bombardment of Fort Sumter that opened the Civil War.