re: Was slavery an important factor in the Civil War?

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and where "exactly" was Ft Sumner situated? and by what agreement were the union forces still there? South Carolina had already seceded - they had asked the US govt to evacuate their personnel.

Instead, the US decided to REINFORCE their stronghold in SC.

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So, less than 1 month into Lincoln's Presidency hes ordered to abandon US Military installations that are rightfully owned by the people of the United States and you think he should have just so OK?

Thats as absurd as the dumb bitch in Seattle ceding CHOP to terrorists