Question

Which was the role of Robert Anderson?

a. commanding major of Fort sumter
b. Confederate secretary of war who made the decision to attack fort sumter
c. commander of confederate artillery attacking fort sumter
d. surviving union soldier from fort sumter​

Answer 1

Robert Anderson (June 14, 1805 – October 26, 1871) was a United States Army officer during the American Civil War. He was the Union commander in the first battle of the American Civil War at Fort Sumter in April 1861 when the Confederates bombarded the fort and forced its surrender to start the war.

Step-by-step explanation:

Robert Anderson (June 14, 1805 – October 26, 1871) was a United States Army officer during the American Civil War. He was the Union commander in the first battle of the American Civil War at Fort Sumter in April 1861 when the Confederates bombarded the fort and forced its surrender to start the war.