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Which of the following best describes the significance of General Joseph Johnston during the first Battle of Bull Run?

Choices:
a. His reinforcements saved Confederate troops from defeat.
b. His poor management caused the Union's defeat.
c. His "rebel yell" became an inspiration for Southerners.
d. His strategic genius handed Confederates their first victory.

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Answer: the correct answer is a. His reinforcements saved Confederate troops from defeat.

Step-by-step explanation:

He was appointed a brigadier general in the Confederate Army and took command of forces garrisoned at Harpers Ferry. Johnston played a major role in the first major victory of the war in July 1861, when he reinforced General P.G.T. Beauregard and oversaw a routing of Union troops at the First Battle of Bull Run (Manassas).

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