Which was a major consequence of the First Battle of Bull Run?

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Chance Houston

20 January, 02:49

Which was a major consequence of the First Battle of Bull Run?

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The First Battle of Bull Run cost some 3,000 Union casualties, compared with 1,750 for the Confederates. Its outcome sent northerners who had expected a quick, decisive victory reeling, and gave rejoicing southerners a false hope that they themselves could pull off a swift victory.