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The Battle of the First Bull Run

The Battle of the First Bull Run. By: Kara Musteikis. Intro. Civil war started because of fitting over states rights and slavery Major battle Fought on July 21, 1861 in Manassas Junction, Virginia Union officer Irvin McDowell and Confederate officers Joseph E. Johnston and P.G.T Beauregard

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The Battle of the First Bull Run

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  1. The Battle of the First Bull Run By: Kara Musteikis

  2. Intro • Civil war started because of fitting over states rights and slavery • Major battle • Fought on July 21, 1861 in Manassas Junction, Virginia • Union officer Irvin McDowell and Confederate officers Joseph E. Johnston and P.G.T Beauregard • Confederate victory

  3. Where and When did the Battle take place? • Was fought on July 21, 1861 • In Manassas Junction, Virginia • Irvin McDowell's goal was to make it a quick battle • Very bloody battle • Was the first major land battle for the Virginia army

  4. Who were the officers in charger of this battle? Union officer(s) Confederate officer(s) • Irvin McDowell • He died in 1855 and was buried at the San Francisco National cemetery • Joseph E. Johnston • Was the highest ranking officer to leave the U.S and join the south • P.G.T Beauregard • Best known for starting the battle of Fort Sumter

  5. What happened during the battle? • Union casualties were 2,896 • Confederate casualties were 1,982 • Northerners retreated after Ruins of the Stone Bridge was blown up

  6. How did this battle impact the overall war? • Confederate victory (news) • North was shocked from news • South was rejoiced from news • One of bloodiest battles in the war

  7. Conclusion • Many casualties happened during the battle • Would have ended much quicker if North had won • Slavery ended in the end

  8. Bibliography Encyclopedia/Book(s) The Encyclopedia of the civil war Website(s) Civil War trust Historynet.com Civil War Battlefields The U.S Civil War 1861-1865

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