Battles/People
What battle begun the Civil War?
Battle of Fort Sumter.
When did the Civil War begin?
April 12, 1861
Who was the U.S president during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
Apr 12, 1861 – Apr 13, 1861
Battle of Fort Sumter
Charleston's first fort built by Americans on Sullivan's Island
Fort Moultrie
When did the Civil War end?
April 9, 1865
Who led the attack on Fort Sumter?
Beauregard
Who were in the Union?
North
What battle occurred in Charleston, South Carolina?
Battle of Fort Sumter
Work on Fort Sumter began when?
1829
Jefferson Davis appointed this person to command the military in Charleston.
General Beauregard
Apr 12, 1861 – Apr 9, 1865
Civil War
The people of Charleston were angry with this man's choices before the Battle of Fort Sumter began
Robert Anderson
When was the Battle of Fort Sumter?
April 12, 1861
Who was the leader of the Confederate Army?
Jefferson Davis
Who were in the Confederacy?
South
Who opened fire on Fort Sumter around 4:30 in the morning on April 12, 1861?
Confederate troops
After the attack on Fort Sumter, who called for 75,000 volunteers to help with the start of the war?
Abraham Lincoln
Who led the South in the Civil War?
Robert E. Lee
Where was the Battle of Fort Sumter?
Charleston, South Carolina