Shots Fired at Fort Sumter: Civil War Breaks Out!

by Wendy Vierow

Overview

Many people in the South were angry when Abraham Lincoln was elected to be the new president. Tension over the issue of slavery and states' rights was rising. On April 12, 1861, Confederate soldiers fired on Fort Sumter! The Civil War was underway, and the Confederacy had won the first battle. The rich illustrations and exciting details in this book will engage any young reader.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780823962204
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	01/30/2004
Series:	Headlines from History Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	10.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	5 - 10 Years