Why was Fort Sumter’s location important?

It was the capital of the Union.

It blocked shipping lanes to the North.

It served as a Confederate base before 1860.

It protected commercial areas of the southern coast.


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Fort Sumter's location was important because It protected commercial areas of the southern coast. 

The location of Fort Sumter was important because It protected commercial areas of the southern coast.

What happened at Fort Sumpter?

  • It was the first scene of hostilities in the American Civil War.
  • It was controlled by the Union in Southern territory until the Confederacy attacked and took it.

The reason the Confederates wanted this fort was because they knew it protected many commercial areas in the South and they didn't want the North to have such access to their economy.

In conclusion, option D is correct.

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