In 1861, the Confederate army fired on Fort Sumter. Which of the following statements about that incident is true?
Explanation
Answer - C - As of 1861, when the Confederate army fired on Fort Sumter, Lincoln had previously sent supplies, but not extensive military protection to the Fort.
Key Takeaway: The Confederate government formed in 1861 with its capital in Montgomery, Alabama. Although South Carolina was loyal to the Confederacy and its president Jefferson Davis, Fort Sumter-located in the harbor of Charleston, South Carolina-remained loyal to the Union.
When the Fort needed supplies, Lincoln notified South Carolina and the Confederate government that he would send supplies-but not troops-to the fort. Still, Jefferson Davis ordered the storming of the fort on April 12.
After the attack, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Arkansas all seceded, bringing the total confederate states to 11.
