What is famous about the Battle of Bull Run?

Answer 1

The Union retreat was hampered by a lot of Washington families who had come to watch, and were blocking the road.

By chance, an enemy shell destroyed a small bridge, and the retreat became a wild rout.

Answer 2

It was the first major defeat over the north for the confederates.

Answer 3

There was one Confederate unit that wore blue uniforms.

They were ordered to capture the Union gun-batteries, and the gunners mistook them for Union soldiers till too late.

Answer 4

Rebecca and McKayla won. It's a fact, look it up, or ask your Grandpa. =]

Answer 5

25,251 causualties