[colorado tanker]

I agree, Sam. Sumter galvanized the North into action. Before, people seemed to be holding their breath, hoping there wouldn't be a war. On the other hand, Something else probably would have happened, like some hothead trying by force to install a confederate government in a border state or raiding an armory in a border state.

[SAMWolf]

I don't think there was any way the South could have left and not have a war breakout. Something was bound to happen to start the war. Too many hotheads on both sides.