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What happened in July 1861?

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George Evans

The First Battle of Bull Run, the very first significant battle of the American Civil War.

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Abu Maawa Fahad

The first land battle of civil war was fought.

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Julia Falconer-O'Regan

First land battle of the American Civil War

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Evie Jackson

July 1861 was a significant month during the American Civil War. Some key events include:


1. First Battle of Bull Run (First Battle of Manassas): Fought on July 21, 1861, near Manassas, Virginia, it was the first major land battle of the Civil War. Confederate forces, led by General P.G.T. Beauregard, clashed with Union forces, led by General Irvin McDowell. The battle ended in a Confederate victory, although both sides suffered heavy casualties. This battle shattered the North's hopes of a quick and decisive victory.


2. Union Army reorganization: Following the defeat at Bull Run, the Union Army underwent reorganization and restructuring to improve its effectiveness for future battles.



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Leanne Bacchus

The outbreak of the US civil war between the Southern and Northern states, which ended in 1865

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Isabella Ayers

The first battle of Bull Run in Virginia USA

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Ali

Scott ordered General Irvin McDowell to advance on confederate troops stationed at Manassas junction

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Hollie Walpole-Taylor

The first Land battle of the Civil war, July 21st 1861 Battle of Bull Run

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Maryjane Ezinne

In July 1861, the First Battle of Bull Run, also known as the First Battle of Manassas, took place during the American Civil War. It was the first major land battle of the conflict.

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Maryam

July 1861 signified the consequences from the initial outbreak of the Civil War, stemming from decades of slavery and racial discrimination towards African Americans and POC generally; First Battle of Bull Run occurred.

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Zainab Ismail

In July 1861, the First Battle of Bull Run (also known as the First Manassas) took place in Virginia, marking the first major land battle of the American Civil War. Confederate forces, led by General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, defeated the Union Army, leading to a realization that the war would be longer and more brutal than initially anticipated. This battle was significant in boosting Confederate morale and highlighting the need for better training and strategy among Union troops.

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Fawjya


The first major battle of the Civil War happened on July 21, 1861, near Washington D.C. Southerners called it the Battle of Manassas, named after a nearby town, while Northerners referred to it as Bull Run, after a stream nearby.

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Sophie Tidd

The first battle of Bull Run

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