Problem
Within a 400-600 word original post, please present a thorough and clear discussion of the question assigned:
Research, define and discuss the Battle of Fort Sumter. What led to the instigation of this skirmish which has been deemed the first shots fired within the Civil War? What was the subsequent Crittenden Compromise and why did it fail? What was the First Battle of Bull Run and how did it dispel the notion that the war would be over quickly?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.