Which Confederate General fired on Fort Sumter and promoted the Louisiana Lottery?

The correct answer is the Confederate General who fired on Fort Sumter and was associated with the promotion of the Louisiana Lottery, which is Beauregard.

P.G.T. Beauregard was a prominent Confederate general in the American Civil War, best known for his role in the first major battle of the conflict, which was the attack on Fort Sumter in April 1861. This event marked the beginning of the Civil War as Confederate forces fired on Union-held Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina.

In addition to his military achievements, Beauregard's involvement in various aspects of Louisiana's economy after the war included support for the Louisiana Lottery, which became a significant revenue source for the state during the late 19th century. His connections and influence were pivotal in promoting the lottery, which was often a topic of controversy due to its association with gambling and its implications for state politics and morality.

The other figures do not share both of these attributes; for instance, David Farragut was a Union admiral and did not play a role in firing on Fort Sumter. Oscar Dunn and Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback were significant political figures in Louisiana during Reconstruction but were not military leaders or involved in the firing on Fort Sumter.