The Civil War began when Confederate troops opened fire on what in Charleston Bay, South Carolina?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking what fort was fired upon by confederate troops which started the Civil War. Essentially, the question is testing knowledge of a key event at the beginning of the Civil War.
Answer
Fort Sumter
The Civil War began when Confederate troops opened fire on Fort Sumter in Charleston Bay, South Carolina.
Answer for screen readers
The Civil War began when Confederate troops opened fire on Fort Sumter in Charleston Bay, South Carolina.
More Information
The first shots of the Civil War were fired at Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina, on April 12, 1861.
Tips
It is a common mistake to assume that the first battle of the Civil War was also where the war started. While the Battle of Bull Run was an early and significant engagement, the war officially began with the attack on Fort Sumter.
Sources
- U.S. Senate: The Civil War: The Senate's Story - senate.gov
- Fort Sumter Battle Facts and Summary | American Battlefield Trust - battlefields.org
- Civil War begins as Confederate forces fire on Fort Sumter - history.com
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