Question

Exam
Why were the Union ships in the
vicinity of Fort Sumter unable to
support the soldiers in the fort?

A. High and uneasy seas would not allow ship travel.
B. President Lincoln issued a presidential order
forbidding them to support Fort Sumter.
C. They were only supply ships, and had no
ammunition or cannons.

Answer 1

Answer:

C.

Explanation:

Major Robert Anderson and his group inside Fort Sumter needed supplies. So nearby civilian ships (not military) were sent in.

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