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Second Battle of Bull Run
The Second Battle of Bull Run, also known as Second Manassas, was fought August 29-30, 1862, and was one of Robert E. Lee's early battlefield successes. It was fought on part of the same ground as the First Battle of Bull Run.
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What woman was instrumental in giving important information to the Confederacy just before the Second Battle of Bull Run?
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Rose Greenhow
Why did the second Battle of Bull Run take place?
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It was another battle during the civil war, and battles happen for defense and offense of the land. The South fought an defensive war (besides Gettysburg), and the Union was figthing to preserve itself, not only against slavery. It was a battle that occured in the South (the only northern battle was in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania), and the Northy was trying to weaken the south. Most thought that the war was going ot take less than a year, and the North was trying ot meet that goal while trying ot preserve the Unioin as a whole.
Why is a second called a second?
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When early armies did marching drills, they timed themselves by the time it took for a man to do a standard pace/step. The basic unit was determined as the time for a complete stepping cycle - first foot followed by the "second" foot - this unit of time was equivalent to what became called a "second". Time yourself walking 120 paces and you will find that it takes you very close to 60 seconds.
Why were the southerners thrilled and the northerners where shocked by the Battle of Bull Run?
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For the Confederates, it was a morale-raiser, and they were able to retrieve weapons and othermilitary stores than the enemy had abandoned on the field.
For the Union, it was a badhumiliation, as they had expected a triumphant march on Richmond.
For both sides, however, it demonstrated that they were not ready for major operations, and thatit would be a long war.
Why is Ramses the Second important?
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1. Ramses II was the 2nd-longest ruler of Egypt (ruled 66 years and 2 months)
2. He builtmore monuments and temples than any other pharaoh
3. Ramses II has one of the best preserved mummies that now lives in the Cairo Museum
4. He lived to be 90!
What critical error did Union General John Pope make on August 29 1862?
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As the day unfolded that began the Second Battle of Bull Run, Pope decided to assault the forces of Stonewall Jackson. Pope failed to recognize that Confederate General James Longstreet was moving toward a position on Pope's left flank. Pope sent his troops to attack Stonewall Jackson, and this failed. Meantime, Longstreet's army of 25- to 35,000 troops remained a serious threat on Pope's left flank. Union General Porter warned Pope of the danger that Longstreet presented. As for Pope, he mistrusted anyone who was a general under George B. McClellan and Pope did not believe how close Longstreet's troops were. With this in mind, Pope prepared for anther day of frontal assaults on Jackson. He also wired Washington DC that he had already won a major victory. This had no base in evidence at all.
Who won battle of the first bull run?
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The_Confederacy_won_the_First_Battle_of_Bull_Run.
Irvin McDowell led the Union and Joseph E. Johnston along with P.G.T Beauregard, led the Confederacy. The Union only 28,000- 35,000 men while the Confederacy had 32,000-34,000 men.
2896 was the number of men that Irvin lost and 1982 is the men that Johnston and Beauregard lost.
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What opportunities did General Lee have based upon the Confederate victory at the Second battle of Bull Run?
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General Lee was presented with a chance to gain momentum by his victory at the Second Battle of Bull Run. A summary of Lee's alternatives are based on the following:1. Lee's victory at the Second Battle of Bull Run left the Army of the Potomac demoralized and weakened;
2. By forcing the enemy's retreat, it gave the South access to more supplies in terms of food and other needed supplies;
3. The Union's retreat gave Lee the opportunity to cross the Potomac River and cause the Union's high command to grasp at straws in order to prevent Lee from crossing the Potomac River;
4. Crossing the Potomac River would be seen by the Union as a threat to Washington DC;
5. In Maryland, Lee could collect supplies and provisions;
6. By being in Maryland, there was no danger of a Union attempt to attack Richmond; and
7. If being able to remain in Maryland until the Winter of 1862, this too would impede any attempts by the Union to enter Virginia due to the bad Winter conditions often seen in Virginia;
8. He could plan on being able to remain in Maryland and have a defensive flank position visa vie the Army of the Potomac; and
9. Should Lee be able to remain in Maryland, the off year 1862 elections would aid the South as more seats in Congress would be taken by war Democrats. A more friendly Northern element than the radical republicans.
What was john popes biggest mistake at bull run?
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After getting Jackson's corps in a tight spot, he seemed to ignore the fact that Longstreet's corps was close by. Longstreet's corps struck his flank, and rolled it up, leading to the Union defeat.
What mistake did Irvin McDowell make in the Battle of Bull Run?
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well to begin with he pooped for to long and by the time he got back to give a command the oilders were all on the floor dead all becasue he was taking to long pooping after easting tons of moldy tree bark since he was hngry
Why did the Battle of Bull Run happened?
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Abraham Lincoln Wanted to bring the nation together agin, it wasn't until later he passed the emancipation proclimation act to abolish slavery
