Which are correct statements about the Battle of Fort Pulaski? Check all that apply.The South won the battle.The Union fought to control Savannah’s port.The battle was the first major battle of the war in Georgia.The South fought to protect Augusta on the Savannah River.The Union captured the Fort.
Answer
A
The South won the battle.
B
The Union fought to control Savannah’s port.
C
The battle was the first major battle of the war in Georgia.
D
The South fought to protect Augusta on the Savannah River.
E
The Union captured the Fort.
Explanation
The Union attacked Fort Pulaski in 1862 to gain control of Savannah’s harbor and cut off the port. The fort’s surrender was the first major battle of the Civil War in Georgia. Since the Union captured the fort, the South did not win, and the battle was not fought to protect Augusta.
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