Grade 8 Bull Run Battle Quiz

What was the First Battle of Bull Run also known as?

• Battle of Manassas

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Shiloh

In which year did the First Battle of Bull Run take place?

• 1860

• 1861

• 1862

• 1863

Which two armies fought in the First Battle of Bull Run?

• The British Army and the French Army

• The Union Army and the Confederate Army

• The German Army and the Russian Army

• The Spanish Army and the Portuguese Army

What was the main significance of the First Battle of Bull Run?

• It marked the end of the Civil War.

• It was the first major land battle of the American Civil War.

• It resulted in a decisive victory for the Union.

• It led to the immediate abolition of slavery.

Who was the Confederate general that played a significant role in the First Battle of Bull Run?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Robert E. Lee

• Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson

• George B. McClellan

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

• A decisive Union victory

• A decisive Confederate victory

• A stalemate, with no clear winner

• The battle was called off due to bad weather

How did the First Battle of Bull Run affect public perception in the North?

• It boosted morale and confidence in a quick victory.

• It had little to no effect on public perception.

• It led to widespread panic and fear of a long war.

• It caused a realization that the war would be longer and more difficult than expected.

What was one of the main reasons the Confederate forces won the First Battle of Bull Run?

• Superior numbers and equipment

• The element of surprise

• Better knowledge of the terrain

• The Union army's lack of training and organization

Following the First Battle of Bull Run, what was President Lincoln's response?

• He negotiated peace with the Confederacy.

• He called for 500,000 more volunteers for the Union army.

• He resigned from office.

• He declared the end of the Civil War.

What was the estimated number of total casualties in the First Battle of Bull Run?

• About 1,000

• About 2,500

• About 4,700

• About 5,000