Fort Sumter
Richard Hatcher, a National Park Service Historian, provides an overview of the history of Fort Sumter and a summary of the battle that started the Civil War.
Description
National Park Service Historian Richard Hatcher talks about the history of the Fort Sumter as well as the Civil War battle that took place there.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- When was Fort Sumter built, and why?
- Where was Fort Sumter built, and what was unique about the site?
- Why did the Confederate army attack Fort Sumter?
- How long did the Confederate army attack the fort, and how much damage did it do?
- Why did Major Anderson choose to surrender the fort?
Participants
Vocabulary
- Barracks
- Bombard
- Confederates
- Garrison
- Installation
- Secede