Question

The American Civil War began in April 1861, when:

A. Confederate and Union cavalry clash in disputed territory in Texas.
B. Confederate forces fired upon and captured Fort Sumter. U.S.
C. naval vessels bombarded the city of Wilmington, North Carolina.
D. Confederate infantry attacked Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Answer 1

B: Confederate forces fired upon and captured Fort Sumter. U.S.

Answer 2

Answer:

Correct answer is 'B' Confederate forces fired upon and captured Fort Sumter. U.S.

Explanation:

When the confederates bombarded union soldiers at fort Sumter on April 12, 1861, the coastal garrison built in 1829 went onto a 34-hour exchange of artillery fire after Major Robert Anderson occupied the unfinished fort. After the battle Anderson and 86 soldiers surrendered and the confederate troops occupied the fort for nearly 4 years.