Which describes a result of the First Battle of Bull Run?

A.

Both sides understood the war would be long and b l o o d y.

B.

Southern leaders realized they needed better generals.

C.

The North won a clear victory, which led to the capture of Richmond.

D.

The low death toll made people think the war would be easy.

Answer A) Both sides understood the war would be long and sanguinary as a result of the First Battle of Bull Run. Both sides were poorly equipped and poorly led by their generals and although the Confederate troops won, there were many casualties on both sides and the Union troops retreated. Both armies realized they were inexperienced and that this would be a long and grueling war.

A. Both sides understood the war would be long and bloody