Question

Why did Jefferson Davis find it necessary to attack Fort Sumter?

-The fort protected the New Orleans harbor.
-Not doing so would weaken the South's position.
-There was a need for the fort's many munitions.
-He needed to be able to impress the English.

Answer 1

Jefferson Davis was the President of the Confederate States of America. He found it necessary to attack Fort Sumter because Lincoln was only transporting food to the Northern army at the fort.

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Answer 2

Not doing so would weaken the South's position.

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