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The Battle of Fort Sumter: The Start of the Civil War

The Battle of Fort Sumter, occurring from April 12 to April 13, 1861, marked the opening conflict of the American Civil War. Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard commanded the forces that opened fire on the Union-held fort. Union Major Robert Anderson, overseeing the garrison at Fort Sumter, ultimately surrendered at 2:30 PM on April 13, signaling the beginning of a devastating conflict that would reshape the nation. This pivotal battle initiated a war that involved countless lives and transformed the course of American history.

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The Battle of Fort Sumter: The Start of the Civil War

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  1. Firing Fort Sumpter By: Lauren Carter Alyssa Martin Emily Meinzer Laressa Harris

  2. Fort Sumter • Dates: Started on April 12th 1861 Ended on April 13th 1861 • People: General P.G.T Beauregaurd Major Robert Anderson - Union Comander inside Fort Sumpter Abner Doubleday – Union Captain • Effect: Opening battle of the Civil War

  3. Fort Sumpter • P.G.T. commander of the confederate forces around Charleston harbor, open fire on the Union Garrison holding fort sumpter. At 2:30 pm on April 13, Major Robert Anderson, Garrison comander, surrendered

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