Lincoln's plan for the besieged federal forces in Fort Sumter was to
a. order the soldiers there to open fire on the surrounding Confederate army.
b. send about 3,000 soldiers and marines to reinforce the fort.
c. make a symbolic show of support and then withdraw the forces.
d. send U.S. naval forces to gain control of Charleston Harbor.
e. send supplies for the existing soldiers but not to add new reinforcements.
Answer: E