Question

what was the result of the confederate attack on fort sumter, south carolina, on april 12, 1861?
the civil war began and president davis sent troops to richmond
president lincoln and president davis held a series of talks to avert war and settle the issues
the union forces repelled the attack and the fort remained in union hands
president lincoln called up militia to help put down the rebellion

Explanation:

The Confederate attack on Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861, marked the start of the American Civil - War. After the attack, President Lincoln called up the militia to help put down the rebellion. There were no talks to avert war after this attack, and the Union forces did not repel the attack successfully as they surrendered the fort. Sending troops to Richmond is not a direct result of the Fort Sumter attack.

Answer:

D. President Lincoln called up militia to help put down the rebellion