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What did the civilians react to the first battle of the bull run?
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∙ 11y ago
They when to watch the war but the North made a ruin for it and the Civilians made lunch to eat when they are watching the war
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Why were so many civilians at the Battle of Bull Run?
As it was announced in Northern newspapers and by word of mouth, many civilians and news reporters decided to watch the First battle of Bull Run. The battle was going to be close to Washington DC, and most people expected a quick Union victory that would end the rebellion. No one knew what huge war was beginning. The civilians panicked as the Union forces retreated. Everyone was shocked.
What battle did Northern civilians set out picnics at the edge of the battlefield only to scramble in terror as fleeing Union troops lost what was to be the first Battle of Bull Run?
The First Battle of Bull Run (Manassas) where Union General McDowell was defeated by Confederate generals Beauregard and Johnston. The battle took place in July of 1861.
Why did many people who were not soldiers come to witness the battle of bull run?
Because it was the first pitched battle of the war, and the Washington civilians still thought it would be a romantic, theatrical pageant with no bloodshed.
Where did pgt beauregard battle irving mcdowell Shiloh Gettysburg the first Battle of Bull Run the second Battle of Bull Run?
The First Battle Of Bull Run
What did Washington civilians do at the first Battle of Bull Run?
Many Washington civilians gathered to witness the first Battle of Bull Run. They expected a quick Union victory and brought picnic baskets to watch the battle unfold. However, when the Union forces began to retreat, the civilians found themselves caught in the chaotic and dangerous aftermath of the battle, trying to flee back to Washington.
When did the Battle of Bull Run occur?
Answer : The First Battle of Bull Run happened on July 21,1861the first battle of bull run happed on July 21,1861. it was the first major battle of the American civil war. (for any more info.go to wikipedia/wiki/bull run.org)p.s. my answer is right
What battle did general Stonewall Jackson earn his nickname?
The First Battle of Manassas as it was known in the South, or First Battle of Bull Run in the North.
What the first battle of manassas also known as?
It was also called the First Battle of Bull Run.
In the civil war what was the first battle?
either the battle of Fort Sumter or the first battle of bull run
What are the similarities between the Battle of Shiloh and the First Battle of Bull Run?
There were no similarities, except that Bull Run was the first significant battle in the East, and Shiloh was the first significant battle in the West.
How did the outcome of the First Battle of Bull Run change northerner's assumptions about the war?
It demonstrated that it would not be a short, bloodless war. It also demonstrated to various Washington picnickers that battlefields are not for civilians.
What Battle of Bull Run took place at fort Sumter?
the First Battle of Bull Run
