Question

Which of these statements BEST describes the result of the First Battle of Bull run in July 1861?

A) The Confederates soon invaded the North with disastrous results.
B) The Union realized that the war would not end quickly and easily.
C) The Union was inspired by the outcome and quit recruiting soldiers.
D) The Confederates began considering drafting slaves into the military.

Answer 1

B. The North had more men and thought the war wouldn't last long but this fight proved them wrong. 

Answer 2

B) The Union realized that the war would not end quickly and easily.

Step-by-step explanation:

The First Battle of Bull Run, also known as the First Battle of Manassas, took place on July 21, 1861 and was the first major ground combat of the American Civil War. Unspoken federal troops, under the command of Brigadier General Irvin McDowell, advanced against the Confederate Army, commanded by Brigadier Generals Joseph E. Johnston and PGT Beauregard, in Manassas, Virginia, and despite their preliminary success they were forced to retreat finally to Washington DC