The Traditional Civil War Curriculum
Who were the aggressors in this situation? The US or the Confederacy? Explain your answer.
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How did the citizens go f Richmond, Virginia feel about the actions at Fort Sumter? How exactly, do you know this?
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The aggressors in the Civil War were the Confederacy, as they seceded from the United States and initiated the conflict by attacking Fort Sumter. The US was defending its territory and trying to preserve the Union.
The citizens of Richmond, Virginia were in favor of the actions at Fort Sumter. This can be inferred from the fact that Virginia seceded from the Union shortly after the attack on Fort Sumter and joined the Confederacy. The citizens likely viewed the attack as a necessary step in asserting their independence and defending their way of life.