What was the reason for the 2nd Battle of Bull Run?

Answer 1

The Union Army named their battles after Geographical location nearby. This is why it was named "The Battle of Bull Run."

The Confederate Army named their battles after towns or structures nearby, therefore,

Union-1st Bull Run

Confederate-1st Manassas

Union-2nd Bull Run

Confederate-2nd Manassas

Union-Pittsburg Landing

Confederate-Shiloh

Union-Antietam

Confederate-Sharpsburg

Union- Olustee

Confederate-Ocean Pond

Answer 2

As the first major battle of the war, the Union loss and the incredible loss of life showed that they were in for a longer war than either side originally thought. It also showed the Union that they weren't in for an easy victory.

Answer 3

The first Battle of Bull Run was started because of public pressure. People were demanding that the Union suppress the south after an attack on Fort Sumter.

Answer 4

Because the politicians - egged on by the press - were wanting to see some action, even though the Union armies were nowhere near ready to go out on operations.

Answer 5

The reason was that the Union had lost the first battle then counter-attacked only to be defeated a second time and this time lose 10,000 men either to death or they were wounded.