2. What did the Battle of Bull Run show both sides?
- That this would be a short, non-violent war.
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That their soldiers needed training and that the Confederate army was not weak.
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That they did not need to fight a war and could make compromises to meet
everyone's needs.
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- That the war would be longer and more brutal than anticipated and that both sides needed to prepare better for future battles. The Confederate victory also showed their potential strength and boosted their morale.