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The First Battle of Bull Run.

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Q: What battle ended in a mass panic as the Union forces and northern sightseers fled to Washington after Confederate forces routed Union troops?
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Who was at the Battle of Bull Run besides the two armies?

Many northern socialites and media types that had come from Washington to watch the Northern army win the battle. However, as the Confederate forces won the battle, and pursued the fleeing yankees, many were trampled in the stampede.


What was the battle called when the confederate won a battle outside of Washington?

Silver Springs


What was the original name of the Confederate army called the Army of Northern Virginia?

The Confederate army that fought at the First Battle of Bull Run was called the Confederate Army of the Potomac. Later it was renamed to the Army of Northern Virginia.


Who fought at the Battle of Gettysburg?

The Union Army of the Potomac, and the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia.


What was the confederate army fought in the most of the well known battle was the army of?

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Why did the Battle of Antietam had a positive effect on northern morale while the battle at Fredericksburg and Chancellorville had negative effect?

The battle of Antietam or Sharpsburg prevented the Confederacy's Army of Northern Virginia under Gen. Lee from invading the northern states. The battles of Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville were Confederate victories preventing the US forces from taking the Confederate capital of Richmond.


What was the name of the Confederate General who was the commander of the Army of Northern Virgina after the battle of C hancellorsville?

Robert E. Lee was the commander of the Army of Northern Virgina before and after the battle of Chancellorsville


Who was general of the Confederate troops at the Battle of Gettysburg?

Robert E. Lee commanded the Army of Northern Virginia.


Whose confederate forces were defeated at the battle of Gettysburg?

Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia.


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When did confederate troops attack Washington DC?

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Who was the southerner leader for Antietam?

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