Confederate Motivation for Firing First Shots
Which of the following best explains why Confederate forces fired the first shots of the American Civil War?
A
They planned to launch an offensive during the warmer months to ensure adequate provisions for their troops
B
They sought to assert their sovereignty by expelling Union troops from Confederate territory
C
They assumed that Union soldiers would refuse to return fire against fellow Americans
D
They intended to capitalize on their superior stockpile of munitions before the Union could mobilize
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