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.

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Caitlin Gamble

28 December, 12:40

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.

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Chana Booth · Answer 1

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

Explanation:

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

Rodney Pitts · Answer 2

the answer is B

Explanation:

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