Question

Why was Fort Sumter important?
(1 point)
Responses

It was full of Union weapons.
It was full of Union weapons.

It marked the beginning of the war.
It marked the beginning of the war.

It was located in a border state.
It was located in a border state.

It marked a willingness to compromise

Answer 1

It marked the beginning of the war.

Explanation: The Confederate attack on Fort Sumter (April 12, 1861) is considered the event that started the American Civil War.