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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
Major Robert Anderson and the U.S. Artillery move U.S. Troops from Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumter -
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
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
President Lincoln sends in an unarmed supply ship to tend to the Fort's need of supplies.
