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Why was Fort Sumter's location important?

A: It was near the capital of the Union
B: It blocked shipping lanes in the North
C: It served as the base of the Confederacy
D: It protected commercial areas in the South

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I believe it’s “protected commercial areas in the south” hope this helps and you get it right!
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The answer to this question is: It protected commercial areas of the southern coast.
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