History

Esmeralda Pierce

1 December, 15:30

The Battle of Bull Run, fought in April 1861, was notable because:

a. It was a clear Confederate victory, signaling to the United States that the Civil War would be considerably longer and more difficult than expected.

Abolished the institution of slavery in the United States.

b. It marked the first use of submarine warfare in the famous battle between the Monitor and the Merrimack.

Prohibited the sale or consumption of alcohol in the United States.

c. It was a clear United States victory, demonstrating that the military and industrial capacity of Northern states would quickly overwhelm the rebellion.

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