Why did confederate forces fire on the union stronghold of fort sumter? select the best answer from the choices provided. a. the fort refused to surrender like other union forts in the south. b. the fort was about to be reinforced by a supply ship sent from the north. c. the fort controlled the approaches to charleston harbor. d. all answers are correct.

i think the answer is b. the fort was about to be reinforced by a supply ship sent from the north. hope this and good luck on your assignment!

s the president shall be commander in chief of the army and navy of the united states, and of the militia of the several states, when called into the actual service of the united states; he may require the opinion, in writing, of the principal officer in each of the executive departments. sooo yeahhh

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