Question

Which of the following describes the attack on Fort Sumter?

The Confederates relentlessly attacked the fort.


The Confederates fired just enough to send a message.


The Confederates attack was merely a warning.


The Confederates unfairly outnumbered those within in the Fort.

Answer 1

A - The Confederates relentlessy attacked the fort.

On April 12, 1861 the Confederates bombarded Fort Sumter for 34 hours before Union forces agreed to evacuate. There were no fatalities on either side.