siege, 1861

Provides a history of the Civil War Battle of Fort Sumter from the perspectives of both the Union forces and the Confederate forces.

The Confederate attack on Fort Sumter in 1861 marked the beginning of the American Civil War. Federal troops eventually surrendered after 36 hours of open fire. The controversial election of Abraham Lincoln, the contentious issue of slavery, and the South's demand for states' rights all factored into this momentous event.

Presents a short study of Fort Sumter which sits in Charleston Harbor in South Carolina, and describes the role it played in the accounts of the Civil War.

Chronicles the events leading up to the firing of the first shot of the Civil War on April 12, 1861.

Provides a brief introduction to the history of Fort Sumter, discussing why it was built and the role it has played in American history.

Relates the sequence of events that led to the shelling of South Carolina's Fort Sumter by Confederate troops in 1861, marking the start of the Civil War.

Provides an account of the Confederacy's attack on Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor in April 1861, which marked the beginning of the American Civil War.

Discusses the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter in South Carolina which marked the start of the Civil War in 1861, examines events that led up to the assault, and considers the impact of the action on the history of the United States.

Chronicles the attack on Fort Sumter at the start of the Civil War and describes the events that led to it and the roles of its significant participants.