Need done fort sumter became the symbol of one of the last hurdles to for southern states. a. freedom of speech b. reconciliation c. sovereignty d. freedom of religion why did the corwin amendment never get passed? a. the crittenden compromise was passed instead. b. it was turned down by both the house and the senate. c. it was seen as insulting to native americans. d. not enough delegates signed it due to the outbreak of war. which confederate general resigned his commission from the union army when virginia seceded? a. robert e. lee b. joshua chamberlain c. george meade d. james longstreet