12 avr. 1861 - Battle of Fort Sumter
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Description: The Confederate states bombed Union Fort Sumter forcing them to surrender, marking the first battle of the Civil War
Causes:
-Secession of Southern, Confederate States
-Lincoln's decision to resupply the fort
-Existing tension between North and South over slavery
Historical Impact:
-Began the Civil War
-Led to Confederate victory in first battle
-Worsened conflict between North and South
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