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What was the Battle of Bull Run?

The "First Battle of Bull Run" was a battle that happened in Manasses, Virginia on July 21, 1861, during the US Civil War. It was the first major engagement between the opposing armies of the North (Union) and South (Confederacy). The defeat of the Union forces dispelled any hope of a quick end to the war. A second battle at this location, called the "Second Battle of Bull Run" was fought a year later, on August 28-30, 1862. This was another, less overwhelming victory for the Confederacy, and was a boost for the South.


Who was the general of the south during the bull run one?

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What was the battle of the bulls?

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Which southern state was the first to secede from the union during the civil war?

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