key events of the civi war

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When did the US Civil War take place?

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1861-1865

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Approximately how many people were killed during the US Civil War?

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650,000

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What was one of the major impacts of the US Civil War on the South?

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Devastation

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On what date did the US Civil War begin?

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April 12, 1861

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How many Confederate states were there when the Civil War began?

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7

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Which state was the first to secede from the Union? Options: Georgia, Virginia, South Carolina, Texas

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South Carolina

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Why was Fort Sumter considered important?

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It was a major shipping port on the Atlantic Ocean

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When did the Battle of Fort Sumter take place?

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April 12-14, 1861

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Where is Fort Sumter located?

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Off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina

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Confederate Commander at the Battle of Fort Sumter?

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P.T. Beauregard