American Civil War: The First Battle of Bull Run
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What led to panic, chaos, and a rout among the Union soldiers during the First Battle of Bull Run?

  • General McDowell's ineffective leadership
  • The Confederate counterattack on the Union's right flank
  • The road to Washington being clogged by civilians' wagons (correct)
  • The Union soldiers' tiredness and inexperience

    • How did the South react to the victory in the First Battle of Bull Run?

  • With a demand for peace negotiations
  • With a boost of morale and confidence (correct)
  • With a sense of indifference
  • With despair and disappointment

    • What was the outcome of the First Battle of Bull Run for the Union Army?

  • A rout (correct)
  • A decisive victory
  • A stalemate
  • A narrow defeat

    • What was the approximate percentage of the Union force lost during the First Battle of Bull Run?

    <p>9.5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the total number of casualties during the First Battle of Bull Run?

    <p>4682</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who replaced General McDowell as the commander of the Army of Northeastern Virginia?

    <p>Major General George B. McClellan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the new name given to the reorganized army under McClellan's command?

    <p>The Army of the Potomac</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the size of the Army of the Potomac when it marched out of Washington in the spring of 1862?

    <p>Over 120,000 men</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who took command of the Army of Northern Virginia in May 1862?

    <p>General Robert E. Lee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the First Battle of Bull Run for the Confederacy?

    <p>A clear victory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many men did President Lincoln call up for three-year enlistments after the battle?

    <p>500,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the Union's defeat at the First Battle of Bull Run?

    <p>A Confederate counterattack on the Union's right flank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main impact of the First Battle of Bull Run on the North's perception of the war?

    <p>It made them realize the war would be longer and bloodier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the congestion on the road to Washington after the battle?

    <p>The Union soldiers panicked and routed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the approximate number of soldiers involved in the First Battle of Bull Run?

    <p>28,400 Union and 30,800 Confederate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the effect of the First Battle of Bull Run on Jefferson Davis's perception of the war?

    <p>It made him realize the war would be longer and more difficult</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for the Confederate army's inability to pursue the Union soldiers after the battle?

    <p>They were in no condition to pursue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the First Battle of Bull Run on the Union's preparation for war?

    <p>It led to a reorganization and retraining of the army</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was given credit for the Confederate victory in the First Battle of Bull Run?

    <p>P.G.T. Beauregard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the casualties in the First Battle of Bull Run?

    <p>They were a wake-up call for the nation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the First Battle of Bull Run on the Union's commander?

    <p>He was removed from command</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The First Battle of Bull Run

    • The First Battle of Bull Run was the first major battle of the American Civil War, fought on July 21, 1861.
    • Approximately 60,000 men got their first combat experience in the battle, which resulted in a Confederate victory.

    Background

    • Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated as President in March 1861, and southern states began seceding from the United States of America.
    • The Confederates formed a new nation, the Confederate States of America, and Lincoln was faced with a crisis of immense proportions.
    • Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina, became an important test for Lincoln, as the Confederates demanded its surrender.

    Ramping Up the War Effort

    • Lincoln called for 75,000 volunteers to suppress the rebellion, which led to four more states seceding from the Union.
    • The Union army, known as the Army of Northeastern Virginia, was formed, with Major Irvin McDowell as its commander.
    • Meanwhile, the Confederacy was also organizing its military, with Jefferson Davis as its president.

    The First Battle of the Civil War

    • The First Battle of Bull Run was fought near Manassas Junction, Virginia, on July 21, 1861.
    • The Confederate army, led by P.G.T. Beauregard and Joseph E. Johnston, was defending the area against the Union army led by McDowell.
    • The battle was a delay-and-attack strategy, with the Union army attempting to cross Bull Run Creek and attack the Confederate flank.

    The Battle

    • The battle started with Union artillery fire on Confederate positions, followed by a Union march on Sudley Springs Ford to attack the Confederate left flank.
    • The Confederates were initially forced back, but the arrival of Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson's Virginia brigade stabilized the line.
    • The battle turned in favor of the Confederates, and the Union army retreated in disarray.

    Aftermath

    • The Confederates won the battle, but at a cost of 390 killed, 1,600 wounded, and 12 missing.
    • The Union army suffered 480 killed, 1,000 wounded, and 1,200 missing.
    • The battle was a wake-up call for both sides, realizing that the war would be longer and bloodier than expected.

    Next Steps in the Conflict

    • President Lincoln called for the recruitment of 500,000 more men for three-year enlistments.
    • General McDowell was removed from command, and George B. McClellan took over the Army of the Potomac.
    • Jefferson Davis also called up 500,000 volunteers for three-year enlistments, and the war continued to escalate.

    The First Battle of Bull Run

    • The First Battle of Bull Run was the first major battle of the American Civil War, fought on July 21, 1861.
    • Approximately 60,000 men got their first combat experience in the battle, which resulted in a Confederate victory.

    Background

    • Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated as President in March 1861, and southern states began seceding from the United States of America.
    • The Confederates formed a new nation, the Confederate States of America, and Lincoln was faced with a crisis of immense proportions.
    • Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina, became an important test for Lincoln, as the Confederates demanded its surrender.

    Ramping Up the War Effort

    • Lincoln called for 75,000 volunteers to suppress the rebellion, which led to four more states seceding from the Union.
    • The Union army, known as the Army of Northeastern Virginia, was formed, with Major Irvin McDowell as its commander.
    • Meanwhile, the Confederacy was also organizing its military, with Jefferson Davis as its president.

    The First Battle of the Civil War

    • The First Battle of Bull Run was fought near Manassas Junction, Virginia, on July 21, 1861.
    • The Confederate army, led by P.G.T. Beauregard and Joseph E. Johnston, was defending the area against the Union army led by McDowell.
    • The battle was a delay-and-attack strategy, with the Union army attempting to cross Bull Run Creek and attack the Confederate flank.

    The Battle

    • The battle started with Union artillery fire on Confederate positions, followed by a Union march on Sudley Springs Ford to attack the Confederate left flank.
    • The Confederates were initially forced back, but the arrival of Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson's Virginia brigade stabilized the line.
    • The battle turned in favor of the Confederates, and the Union army retreated in disarray.

    Aftermath

    • The Confederates won the battle, but at a cost of 390 killed, 1,600 wounded, and 12 missing.
    • The Union army suffered 480 killed, 1,000 wounded, and 1,200 missing.
    • The battle was a wake-up call for both sides, realizing that the war would be longer and bloodier than expected.

    Next Steps in the Conflict

    • President Lincoln called for the recruitment of 500,000 more men for three-year enlistments.
    • General McDowell was removed from command, and George B. McClellan took over the Army of the Potomac.
    • Jefferson Davis also called up 500,000 volunteers for three-year enlistments, and the war continued to escalate.

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