Why was fort sumter’s location important?

it was the capital of the union.

it blocked shipping lanes to the north.

it served as a confederate base before 1860.

it protected commercial areas of the southern coast.

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All of the following statements point out negative aspects of the gilded age except: a. politicians gave government jobs to political supporters. b. political bosses cheated large cities out of millions of dollars. c. industrialists bribed members of congress to ensure favorable votes. d. in 1903, wisconsin became the first state to hold primary elections.