Fort Sumter, on the coast of South Carolina, was targeted by artillery fire opened by Confederate forces on the garrison loyal to the Union, and after the bombardment the fort surrendered. This engagement marked the transformation of the tension between the Union and the secessionist Southern states into open war, drawing the country into a civil war that would last for years.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Battle of Fort Sumter (1861)?
- The Battle of Fort Sumter, in 1861, was the event symbolizing the beginning of the American Civil War.
- When did Battle of Fort Sumter (1861) happen?
- 1861 CE
- Where did Battle of Fort Sumter (1861) take place?
- ABD (Charleston)