Battle of Bull Run Reading

What was the name of the battle that took place in July 1861?

• Battle of Bull Run

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Yorktown

Who was the Confederate general at the Battle of Bull Run?

• General George B. McClellan

• General Stonewall Jackson

• General Robert E. Lee

• General Ulysses S. Grant

What nickname was given to Thomas Jackson during the battle?

• Longstreet

• Old Hickory

• Iron Brigade

• Stonewall

How far is Richmond, Virginia from Washington, D.C.?

• 200 miles

• 150 miles

• 100 miles

• 50 miles

What did the Union troops do after the battle?

• Retreated to Washington, D.C.

• Advanced further into Virginia

• Held their ground at Bull Run

• Surrendered to the Confederates

Which city did the Confederacy move its capital to?

• Richmond

• Atlanta

• Charleston

• Nashville

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

• An inconclusive result

• A strategic withdrawal

• A decisive victory

• A minor defeat

Who was appointed to command the new Army of the Potomac after the battle?

• General George B. McClellan

• General Irvin McDowell

• General Robert E. Lee

• General Ulysses S. Grant