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The Battle of Bull Run, fought on July 21, 1861, was the first major battle of the American Civil War. Its purpose was to resolve the conflict between the Union and Confederate forces, as both sides aimed to assert dominance and gain a quick victory. The battle demonstrated the war's potential scale and brutality, ultimately revealing that the conflict would be longer and more complex than initially anticipated. The Confederate victory boosted Southern morale and solidified the belief in their cause.

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