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Where did the Civil War begin?

Atlanta, Georgia

Fort Sumter, South Carolina

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Hampton Roads, Virginia

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User Iwhp
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[ Answer ]

Fort Sumter, South Carolina


[ Explanation ]

The war was started when some Confederates bombed soldiers standing guard at Fort Sumter. 34 Hours later, Union Forces surrendered.


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User StuartDTO
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Fort Sumter, South Carolina is your answer

The opening shots of the American Civil War started after the Confederates open fired on Fort Sumter, which until that time was under Major Anderson. After hours of intense fighting, the Union expended all of their ammunition and had to surrender.

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