On April 14, 1861, Fort Sumter surrendered after

A. the Union commanding officer, Robert Anderson, was killed.
B. President Lincoln chose to not resupply the fort.
C. Confederate forces bombarded it.
D. the fort's commander decided to join the Confederacy.
E. Southern soldiers occupied the fort.


Answer: C

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