What was the significance of Fort Sumter? A. It was a recruitment fort for the Union army. B. It was the site of the first battle of the Civil War. C. It was the place where Abraham Lincoln was born. D. It was the largest plantation in North Carolina.

Select the correct answer.Why did the armed forces of South Carolina fire at the federal forces at Fort Sumter? A. South Carolina wanted to capture federal forces at Fort Sumter. B. The federal forces prevented South Carolina from raising an armed militia. C. The federal forces had forcibly captured Fort Sumter in South Carolina. D. Federal forces refused to surrender Fort Sumter to the Confederacy.

Which of the following were results of the Battle of Fort SumterA.the Civil War beganB.Lincoln ended slaveryC.more states left the United States and joined the Confederate States of AmericaD.after a short battle peace was decided upon by both sides

Which of the following was the first major battle fought in Northern Territory that ended in a victory for the Union and gave President Lincoln the opportunity to issue the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation?Battle of ShilohBattle of AntietamBattle of Bull RunBattle of Fort Sumter

Why did Northerners believe Richmond was so important? A:A. They believed that the war could be won if they destroyed the Confederate capital.B:B. If the North controlled Richmond, it would divide the Confederacy in two.C:C. All food and weapons supplies entered the Confederacy through Richmond.D:D. They wanted to control Richmond because it was the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln.

In the Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln emphasized that the Union was fighting to:A.claim valuable territory for Northerners.B.punish the Confederate states.C.prevent foreign invasions of the United States.D.spread freedom by ending slavery.