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What caused the Union soldiers to retreat in an orderly manner from the battlefield?
What caused the Union soldiers to retreat in an orderly manner from the battlefield?
- The civilians' wagons blocked their escape route
- They were overcome by panic and chaos
- They were disheartened by the casualties
- Confederate counterattack on their right flank (correct)
What was the immediate consequence of the Union soldiers reaching Washington after the battle?
What was the immediate consequence of the Union soldiers reaching Washington after the battle?
- They celebrated their victory
- They quickly reorganized for another battle
- They pursued the retreating Confederates
- The city was on edge in fear of a Confederate attack (correct)
Which key change did President Lincoln make immediately after the battle?
Which key change did President Lincoln make immediately after the battle?
- Recruited 500,000 more men for three-year enlistments (correct)
- Appointed General McClellan as the new President
- Increased the casualties rate among Union soldiers
- Signed a peace treaty with the Confederacy
What was the casualty rate percentage for Beauregard and Johnston's armies in the First Battle of Bull Run?
What was the casualty rate percentage for Beauregard and Johnston's armies in the First Battle of Bull Run?
Why did both sides realize that the war would be much more difficult and bloodier than anticipated?
Why did both sides realize that the war would be much more difficult and bloodier than anticipated?
Who was appointed as the new commander of the Army of Northeastern Virginia after General McDowell was removed?
Who was appointed as the new commander of the Army of Northeastern Virginia after General McDowell was removed?
What led to panic, chaos, and then a rout after the First Battle of Bull Run?
What led to panic, chaos, and then a rout after the First Battle of Bull Run?
What was one of the key consequences of the First Battle of Bull Run on President Lincoln's actions?
What was one of the key consequences of the First Battle of Bull Run on President Lincoln's actions?
What significant change did General McDowell face after the First Battle of Bull Run?
What significant change did General McDowell face after the First Battle of Bull Run?
Why did Jefferson Davis call for another 500,000 volunteers for three-year enlistments?
Why did Jefferson Davis call for another 500,000 volunteers for three-year enlistments?
What characterized the Army of Northern Virginia under Robert E. Lee's command in May 1862?
What characterized the Army of Northern Virginia under Robert E. Lee's command in May 1862?
What effect did casualties at Bull Run have on both sides' perceptions of the war?
What effect did casualties at Bull Run have on both sides' perceptions of the war?
Why did both Lincoln and Davis call for additional volunteers after Bull Run?
Why did both Lincoln and Davis call for additional volunteers after Bull Run?
What led to the disorganization and disheartenment of the Union soldiers upon retreating to Washington after the First Battle of Bull Run?
What led to the disorganization and disheartenment of the Union soldiers upon retreating to Washington after the First Battle of Bull Run?
Why did Jefferson Davis hope that the victory at Bull Run might convince foreign nations to ally with the Confederacy?
Why did Jefferson Davis hope that the victory at Bull Run might convince foreign nations to ally with the Confederacy?
What did the casualties at the First Battle of Bull Run primarily reveal to both sides involved in the conflict?
What did the casualties at the First Battle of Bull Run primarily reveal to both sides involved in the conflict?
How did President Lincoln respond immediately after realizing the need for a longer and more challenging war?
How did President Lincoln respond immediately after realizing the need for a longer and more challenging war?
What significant change in leadership occurred after General McDowell was removed from command following the First Battle of Bull Run?
What significant change in leadership occurred after General McDowell was removed from command following the First Battle of Bull Run?
What key objective did President Lincoln aim to achieve by reorganizing and properly training the Union army at Washington?
What key objective did President Lincoln aim to achieve by reorganizing and properly training the Union army at Washington?
How did Major General McClellan's approach differ from that of General McDowell in preparing the Union army for combat?
How did Major General McClellan's approach differ from that of General McDowell in preparing the Union army for combat?
What impact did the casualties at Bull Run have on both President Lincoln and Jefferson Davis?
What impact did the casualties at Bull Run have on both President Lincoln and Jefferson Davis?
What was Jefferson Davis' primary hope behind celebrating and boosting morale following the victory at Bull Run?
What was Jefferson Davis' primary hope behind celebrating and boosting morale following the victory at Bull Run?
What role did Robert E. Lee assume after taking command of the Army of Northern Virginia in May 1862?
What role did Robert E. Lee assume after taking command of the Army of Northern Virginia in May 1862?
