Which of the following events directly caused the outbreak of the Civil War?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

the attack at Fort Sumter
the attack at Fort Sumter

the popularity of Uncle Tom’s Cabin
the popularity of Uncle Tom’s Cabin

the Dred Scott decision
the Dred Scott decision

the growth of the antislavery movement

Answer 1

The event that directly caused the outbreak of the Civil War was the attack at Fort Sumter. This attack, which took place on April 12, 1861, marked the beginning of armed conflict between the Union and the Confederate states.