Civil war proj.

The Battle at Fort Sumter

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    The Construction of Fort Sumter

    The construction of Fort sumter was a very lengthy one due to many halts over ownership of the fort and other disagreements.

  • the Ordinance of Secession

    South Carolin Secession Convention adopts the Ordinance of Secession.
  • The First Appearance of Troops at Fort Sumter

    The First Appearance of Troops at Fort Sumter

    Major Robert Anderson and the U.S. Artillery move U.S. Troops from Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumter
  • The Confederates take aim

    The Confederates take aim

    South Carolina troops fire on the supply ship as it tries to relieve Fort Sumter, begininng the Battle at Fort Sumter

  • Confederate expect surrender

    surrender of Fort Sumter demanded by South Carolina State Troops

  • second relief attempt for Fort Sumter

    A second relief expedition for Fort Sumter under the command of G.V. Fox leaves from New York

  • surrender, once again, expected.

    General Beauregard, for the Confederate, demands the surrender of Fort Sumter once again. Major Anderson refuses.
  • the fighting continues

    the fighting continues

    bombardment of Fort Sumter continues.

  • the fighting finally takes its toll

    Major Anderson finally surrenders to the Confederate and leaves Fort Sumter.
  • Lincoln's unarmed supply ship

    Lincoln's unarmed supply ship

    President Lincoln sends in an unarmed supply ship to tend to the Fort's need of supplies.