firing at fort sumter facts

Answer 1

1. The firing on Fort Sumter took place on April 12-13, 1861, marking the official start of the American Civil War.

2. Confederate forces under the command of General P.G.T. Beauregard bombarded the Union-held Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina.

3. The Union garrison at Fort Sumter, commanded by Major Robert Anderson, held out for over 34 hours before surrendering.

4. No soldiers were killed during the initial bombardment of Fort Sumter, but several were injured.

5. The surrender of Fort Sumter galvanized both the North and the South, leading to increased support for the war effort on both sides.

6. The firing on Fort Sumter was the culmination of tensions between the North and South over issues such as slavery, states' rights, and secession.

7. Following the surrender of Fort Sumter, President Abraham Lincoln called for 75,000 volunteers to help put down the rebellion, leading to the mobilization of both Union and Confederate forces.

8. Fort Sumter was eventually recaptured by Union forces in 1865, marking the end of the Civil War.

9. Today, Fort Sumter is a National Monument and is open to visitors who can learn about its role in the start of the Civil War.