Why was Fort Sumter's location important? It was the capital of the Union It blocked shipping lanes to the North It served as a Confederate base before 1860 It protected commercial areas of the southern coast

The author of the article, arthur brooks, has been president of the american enterprise institute since 2009, an organization committed to protecting free enterprise in the united states.he is the author of several books, including "the road to freedom: how to win the fight for free enterprise."