Why was the first Battle of Bull Run important during the Civil War?

Question

A.
It was the first meeting of Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant.
B.
It was the first major battle between the North and South.
C.
It was the first time Stonewall Jackson was an acting general.
D.
It was the first victory of the Union army on Southern soil.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. It was the first major battle between the North and South.

The First Battle of Bull Run, fought on July 21, 1861, was significant as it marked the first significant engagement of the American Civil War, showcasing the reality and brutality of war and dispelling the illusion that the conflict would be a short one. The Confederate victory bolstered Southern morale and gave them confidence, while it illustrated the need for the Union forces to prepare more seriously for the conflict ahead.