The first engagement of the Civil War took place at Fort Sumter on April 12 and 13, 1861. After 34 hours of fighting, the Union surrendered the fort to.
American Civil War
When did the civil war start? April 12 1861, was the first battle of civil war. The union soldiers mission was to protect the fort for as long as they.
Focus Questions What were the goals of both the North and South? What advantages did each side have? What was the significance of each battle discussed?
