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The South controlled the area around Fort Sumter, but not the fort itself. Lincoln knew they needed help, but did not want to start a war. What did Lincoln choose to do?

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User Alizah
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He sent soldiers to resupply the fort. The South wouldn't let them and eventually took control of it.
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