First & Second Battles of Bull Run Quiz

What did President Lincoln do after the first Battle of Bull Run?

• Declared war on the Confederacy

• Ordered a retreat to Washington, D.C.

• Appointed General Robert E. Lee

• Issued the Emancipation Proclamation

Which army was victorious at both battles?

• Confederate Army

• French Army

• British Army

• Union Army

Date of first Battle of Bull Run:

• July 21, 1861

• April 12, 1861

• September 17, 1862

• June 3, 1864

Location of first Battle of Bull Run:

• Virginia

• Maryland

• North Carolina

• Pennsylvania

What advantage did the Confederacy have at the first Battle of Bull Run?

• Superior numbers

• Better weapons

• Control of the high ground

• Strong defensive positions