Question

what was the result of the confederate attack on fort sumter, south carolina, on april 12, 1861?
o the union forces repelled the attack.
o the civil war began and president lincoln called up militia to help put down the rebellion.
o the civil war began and president davis sent troops to richmond.
o president lincoln and president davis held a series of talks to avert war and settle the issues.

Explanation:

The Confederate attack on Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861, marked the start of the American Civil - War. President Lincoln called up the militia to suppress the rebellion. The Union forces did not repel the attack. There were no talks between Lincoln and Davis to avert war after this attack, and Davis sending troops to Richmond was not the direct result of the Fort Sumter attack.

Answer:

The Civil War began and President Lincoln called up militia to help put down the rebellion.