Question

The question is, why did Lincoln inform the confederacy that he would not be sending troops or weapons as food supplies were sent to Fort Sumter my answer was wrong, which was to allow the confederacy to retain full ownership of the fort

The correct answer was to convince the confederacy. He did not intend any military action. Can you explain my way why my answer was incorrect and the other answer was correct.

Answer 1

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Your answer, "to allow the confederacy to retain full ownership of the fort," is incorrect because it doesn't align with historical facts surrounding the events leading up to the Battle of Fort Sumter.

In reality, Lincoln's primary intention was not to let the Confederacy retain full ownership of the fort but to convince the Confederacy that he didn't intend any immediate military action against it. By notifying the Confederacy that he would not be sending troops or weapons, Lincoln aimed to avoid a violent conflict and instead pursued a diplomatic approach.

The correct answer, "to convince the Confederacy. He did not intend any military action," reflects the historical context. Lincoln's decision to inform the Confederacy about the food supplies being sent was a way to communicate his peaceful intentions and prevent the Confederacy from potentially attacking or attempting to seize the fort. It was an effort to de-escalate the situation and maintain a peaceful resolution, rather than allowing the Confederacy to retain full ownership of the fort.