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Why was the attack on Fort Sumter significant to the start of the Civil War? (1 point)
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A diplomatic meeting between North and South
A diplomatic meeting between North and South

First military action that started the Civil War
First military action that started the Civil War

A minor skirmish with little importance
A minor skirmish with little importance

A planned peace negotiation between states

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
First military action that started the Civil War

The Confederate bombardment of Fort Sumter (April 12–13, 1861) forced its surrender and marked the official start of open hostilities.