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Q: Why was Fort Sumter important to the Confederacy?
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Who was important in the battle of fort Sumter?

Jefferson Davis was important in the battle at Fort Sumter. He sent officers to the fort to ask the union army to surrender the fort in April 1861. He was born in Kentucky and was elected president of the Confederacy. Bombed Fort Sumter.


Why did the confederacy want the fort Sumter?

The confederacy of the southern states wanted Fort Sumter to have a foot hold on the harbors. The confederacy held possession of Fort Sumter until February 1865, when the North came in and raised the Northern states flag and regained control of Fort Sumter.


Why was it important for Union Forces to keep control of Fort Sumter?

As a sign that they did not recognise the Confederacy.


Who won the attack at fort Sumter the union or the confederacy?

the Confederacy


When did the confederacy fire at Fort Sumter?

1861


Who was the victor of the battle of fort Sumter?

the South or the Confederacy


Who was the leader of the Confederacy when the Battle of Fort Sumter was fought?

Fort Sumter was forced to surrender on April 13, 1861. At that time the Confederacy was led by provisional President Jefferson Davis.


Who were the leaders of the union and the confederacy in the battle of fort Sumter?

Lincoln


What event led to naval blockade around the Southern States?

The Confederacy's capture of Fort Sumter led to the Naval blockade.


Was fort Sumter confederate?

Fort Sumter was a United States fort which happened to be in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, waters claimed by the Confederacy. After its surrender it became Confederate.


Who was involved in the fort Sumter battle?

Confederacy(south) Union(north)


Which southern states join the confederacy after the attack of fort Sumter?

None