Battle of Bull Run

What did Northerners (the Union) want to happen?

• For the south to be allowed to secede without a war

• For the war to be over quickly

Which of the following describes the importance of Virginia during the Civil War?

• It contained the Confederate capitol and also bordered the capitol of the U.S. (Union) 

• It was the Confederate state that was the furthest west 

Why did Lincoln want to invade Virginia?

• It was the first state to secede so he wanted to punish them for starting the war

• It had the Confederate capitol which he hoped to claim and end the war quickly

What was the river by manassas called? 

• Bull Run River

• White River

• Ohio River

Why did civilians (non-soldiers) attend the battle of Bull Run?

• They wanted to help in the war effort if reinforcements were needed

• They wanted to witness history. They thought  it would be a quick and easy battle for the Union

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What was the Rebel Yell?

• A war cry by Union generals

• A high-pitched scream by Confederate soldiers as they attacked in battle

What was a major advantage for the Confederates in this battle?

• More advanced weapons

• Greater number of troops

• More skilled generals and troops

Why did Confederate general Thomas Jackson get the nickname "Stonewall Jackson" in this battle?

• He stood tall and fearless like a stone wall

• He refused to fight and stood scared behind a stone wall

Who won the first battle of Manasass (Bull Run)? 

• Union

• Confederates

• Neither Side