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Nonamiya [84]
3 years ago
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What is the significance of Fort Sumter?

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1 answer:
Vinil7 [7]3 years ago
5 0
Fort Sumter is historically significant as the location of the first shots fired in the American Civil War.<span> The United States began building Fort Sumter after the War of 1812 to strengthen the defense of its southern ports. After South Carolina's secession from the Union, Union forces occupied the unfinished Fort Sumter. After 3 1/2 days of battle, Union troops, led by Major Robert Anderson, surrendered.</span>
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