The Confederates fired the first shots at Fort Sumter.
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Antitam was the first major battle in the Civil War.
Fort Sumter then First Battle of Bull RunThere are varying opinions on what qualifies as the first battle of the Civil War. Fort Sumter was the first conflict and it led to the Civil War. But the First Battle of Bull Run was the first major land battle of the Civil War.
First Battle of Bull RunThe 1st Bull Run was in fact the first battle of the Civil War. The Attack on Fort Sumter only "led" to the Civil War.
It was the first time actual gunfire was exchanged. As such, it was the first battle of the Civil War.
The Battle at Ft. Sumter.