[DiogenesLamp]

Davis had absolutely no control over whether there was going to be a war or not. Lincoln decided to have a war, and Davis simply played the hand he had been dealt by Lincoln.

Once the warships were sent, the war was began.

[DoodleDawg]

Davis had absolutely no control over whether there was going to be a war or not.

Bombarding a fort into rubble is a pretty good indication of intent. Are you saying Davis had no control over that?

Lincoln decided to have a war, and Davis simply played the hand he had been dealt by Lincoln.

The ever popular "We were so stupid we fell right into Lincoln's trap" defense. Doesn't say a whole lot about the intellect of those running the Confederacy, does it?

[rockrr]

davis only had all the control over whether war would come and how it would be waged. He didn’t have quite as much control over when he would surrender.