The Second Battle of Bull Run and Its Impact

The video discusses the events following the collapse of the Peninsular Campaign, focusing on the Second Battle of Bull Run. It highlights the strategic movements of McClellan and Lee, the battle's outcomes, and its impact on Northern morale. The Union's defeat led to a decline in war support and a challenging recruitment drive. The Confederate victory paved the way for an invasion of the North, shifting their strategy from defensive to offensive, with the aim of ending the war swiftly.

What was General McClellan ordered to do after the collapse of the Peninsular campaign?

• Join forces with General Pope at Manassas

• Retreat to New York

• Move south to Richmond

• Defend Washington DC

Who led the Confederate forces that attacked the Federal Supply Depot at Manassas?

• James Longstreet

• Jefferson Davis

• Stonewall Jackson

• Robert E. Lee

What was the outcome of General Pope's counter-attack during the Second Battle of Bull Run?

• The Confederate forces surrendered

• The Union forces walked into a trap and had to retreat

• A stalemate

• A decisive Union victory

Approximately how many men fought in the Second Battle of Bull Run?

• 50,000

• 125,000

• 200,000

• 300,000

How did the defeat at the Second Battle of Bull Run affect Northern morale?

• It led to immediate peace talks

• It disheartened Northerners and weakened support for the war

• It had no effect on morale

• It boosted morale significantly

What action did Lincoln take following the defeat at the Second Battle of Bull Run?

• He declared victory

• He issued another call for volunteers

• He resigned from office

• He ordered a retreat to Canada

What was the Northern public's reaction to the increasing casualties and defeats?

• Protests and questioning of the war's worth

• Indifference

• Increased support for the war

• Celebrations of military success

What strategic change did Jefferson Davis order after the Second Battle of Bull Run?

• An invasion of the North

• A defensive retreat

• A naval blockade

• A peace negotiation

What was the Confederate army's position relative to Washington DC after the Second Battle of Bull Run?

• Inside the city

• 50 miles away

• 20 miles away

• 100 miles away

What was the potential risk of the Confederate's shift to an offensive strategy?

• It could deplete their resources

• It could lead to a stalemate

• It could result in a loss of Southern territory

• It could lead to a quick end to the war