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Why did the Union believe Fort Sumter belonged to them?

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Answer: Due to Beauregard’s bombardment in 1861, confederate forces occupied Fort Sumter. They used it as a defense of Charleston Harbor. Once completed, Fort Sumter allowed the Confederate to create a valuable hold.

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