Question

Which best compares the attitudes of Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis about Fort Sumter?

a
Davis planned to begin and end the war at Fort Sumter, while Lincoln thought the battle was the first of many.
b
Lincoln did not want armed conflict at Fort Sumter, but Davis acted quickly to cripple Union forces.
c
Lincoln was eager to fight at Fort Sumter, while Davis did not want armed conflict.
d
Davis wanted to avoid fighting at Fort Sumter, while Lincoln knew that fighting was inevitable.

Answer 1

the answer is B

Step-by-step explanation:

Lincoln did not want armed conflict at Fort Sumter, but Davis acted quickly to cripple Union forces.

Answer 2

Lincoln did not want armed conflict at Fort Sumter, but Davis acted quickly to cripple Union forces.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Confederates fired first at Fort Sumter, so Davis wanted war