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How did the Confederate forces transport their artillery for the bombardment?
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- By horse-drawn wagons
Who sent supplies to Fort Sumter before the battle?
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- Abraham Lincoln
What military strategy did the Confederacy use in the attack?
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- Siege warfare
How many Union soldiers were stationed at Fort Sumter during the attack?
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- 100
What was the public reaction in the North to the surrender of Fort Sumter?
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- Anger and rallying support
Which fort did Union forces retreat to after the battle?
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- Fort Monroe
What was the significance of Fort Sumter in the Civil War?
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- First battle of the Civil War
What was the Union’s response to the attack on Fort Sumter?
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- Call for volunteers
What was the date when the bombardment of Fort Sumter began?
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- April 15, 1861
What was the condition of Fort Sumter after the bombardment?
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- Heavily damaged
Who was the Union soldier that famously raised the flag at Fort Sumter after the bombardment?
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- Abner Doubleday
What was the primary goal of the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter?
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- To secure a strategic position
What did the Union forces at Fort Sumter run low on during the battle?
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- Food and water
What was the primary weapon used by the Confederacy during the bombardment?
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- Artillery
Who was the President of the Confederate States during the battle?
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- Jefferson Davis
What significant event did the Battle of Fort Sumter trigger?
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- The beginning of the Civil War
What was the outcome of the Battle of Fort Sumter?
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- Confederate victory
How long did the bombardment of Fort Sumter last?
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- 34 hours
Which Confederate general commanded the forces attacking Fort Sumter?
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- P.G.T. Beauregard
What fort was located in Charleston Harbor?
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- Fort Sumter