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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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Chris Watkins

Hi Vern, I'm assuming you're interested in the First Battle of Bull Run (the first major battle of the American Civil War)? It was a victory for the Confederates, but in reality, both armies were sobered by the reality of the conflict. It would be a much longer and brutal war than either side expected.

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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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The first major battle of the civil war since called - First Battle of Bull Run. The union troops outnumbered the confederates yet with the arrival of reinforcements and General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson holding the confederate line they pushed the Union soldiers back to D.C. Later in July, congress passed a resolution stating that the war is being fought to preserve the union and not slavery (which came later).

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Isabella Ayers

The first battle of Bull Run in Virginia USA

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Josiah Amore

The Civil War was prevalent at that time. There were the Battle of Bull Run, near Manassas Junction, which was a significant moment as the confederates (led by General P.G.T. Beauregard) won with 20,000 troops against the unions 35,000 (led by General Irvin McDowell).

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Prince Aboah Wontumi

The First Battle of Bull Run, the first major battle of the American Civil War, took place on July 21, 1861, near Manassas, Virginia. During that battle Union General Irvin McDowell launched an attack on the Confederate troops at Manassas junction. Even though the Union enjoyed some earlier successes, the Confederates were able to fight back after they received reinforcement, this caused General Irvin McDowell and his unit to retreat towards Washington. The element of surprise and the quick victory the Union were hoping for did not materialise because the Confederates' reinforcement aided them in winning the battle.



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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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Jason

Outbreak of the American Civil War

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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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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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