Sound Smart Fort Sumter

Sound Smart Fort Sumter

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History

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What event is Fort Sumter most famously associated with?

Back

The opening of the Civil War

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where is Fort Sumter located?

Back

Charleston Harbor, South Carolina

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When did the bombardment of Fort Sumter begin?

Back

April 12, 1861

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the initial response of the Southern states to Lincoln's election?

Back

They seceded from the Union

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was President Lincoln's strategy regarding Fort Sumter?

Back

Reprovision the fort with humanitarian supplies

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was the Confederate general who ordered the surrender of Fort Sumter?

Back

Pierre Beauregard

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was Major Anderson's response to the Confederate demand for surrender?

Back

He declined to surrender.

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How long did the bombardment of Fort Sumter last?

Back

34 hours

9.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the outcome of the bombardment of Fort Sumter?

Back

The Confederates took control of the fort.