Question

When did the Civil War begin?

A. 4:00 A.M. on April 12, 1882
B. 4:30 A.M. on April 12, 1861
C. 5:30 A.M. on April 12, 1871
D. 4:00 A.M. on April 12, 1868​

Answer 1

B. 4:30 A.M. on April 12, 1861

Step-by-step explanation:

When did the Civil War begin?

A. 4:00 A.M. on April 12, 1882

B. 4:30 A.M. on April 12, 1861

C. 5:30 A.M. on April 12, 1871

D. 4:00 A.M. on April 12, 1868​

At 4:30 a.m. on April 12, 1861, Confederate troops fired on Fort Sumter in South Carolina's Charleston Harbor. Less than 34 hours later, Union forces surrendered. Traditionally, this event has been used to mark the beginning of the Civil War.