Question

After Confederate troops opened fire on Fort Sumter, approximately how long did it take for the Union surrender?

Answer 1

It took approximately a day for the union to surrender after the Confederacy opened fire.

Answer 2

The Union was slow to surrender 34 hours after the Confederate Troops opened fire. The bombing of the Union had begun on April 12, 1861. On April 14, the Confederate Troops were able to see if the Union had surrendered. That day, those of the Confederate Troops hoisted their flag in Fort Sumter.