1. what does the fort’s location suggest about it importance? 2. what was the significance of the fall of fort sumter?

Answer

Fort Sumter location controlled the access to port of Charlestown South Carolina that was a vital port in the South.In addition to that it was a federal military installation.

Fort Sumter was a Federal government property, thus its fall was the flashpoint that initiated the American Civil War.

Explanations

The Union forces wanted to control Fort Sumter so that to prevent shipping activities in and out of Charlestown. Preventing the shipping activities in Charlestown could impact the export of cotton that was vital for the stability of south economy. In this act, the South hoped that the north would understand their claim to succeed from the union and create an independent nation. This attack was important because it showed that the confederacy were willing to fight for independence.

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