Which of the following best describes the First Battle of Bull Run?

Union forces staged a surprise attack but were forced to retreat.

Union forces staged a surprise attack and defeated Confederate forces.

Confederate forces staged a surprise attack and defeated Union forces.

Confederate forces staged a surprise attack but were forced to retreat.

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Beck

11 January, 00:09

Which of the following best describes the First Battle of Bull Run?

Union forces staged a surprise attack but were forced to retreat.

Union forces staged a surprise attack and defeated Confederate forces.

Confederate forces staged a surprise attack and defeated Union forces.

Confederate forces staged a surprise attack but were forced to retreat.

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Adrien Horn · Answer 1

At the First Battle of Bull Run, General McDowell lead a Union force on a march towards the Confederate capital at Richmond. Near the Bull Run River, McDowell encountered an encamped Confederate force under the command of PGT Beauregard. McDowell staged a surprise attack with his forces. However, fierce fighting from both sides lead to the Confederate army winning the field, and the Union forces being forced to retreat towards DC.