Question

After the first Battle of Bull Run, what action did President Lincoln take?
A. He replaced General McDowell with General McClellan
B. He reinforced his troops around the White House in Washington
C. He replaced General McDowell with General Grant
D. He reinforced the troops around Fort Sumter

Answer 1

President Lincoln called for 75,000 volunteers after the fall of Fort Sumter on April 13, 1861. Jefferson Davis had beaten him to the punch by calling for 100,000 volunteers before the fort's bombardment.

Answer 2

in other words: D