The Union pullout began as an orderly movement. However, when the bridge over Cub Run was destroyed, cutting off the major route of retreat, it degenerated into a rout. The narrow roads and fords, clogged by the many carts, wagons, and buggies full of people who had driven out from Washington, D.C., to see the spectacle, hampered the withdrawal of the Union Army. The Southerners tried to launch a pursuit, but were too tired and disorganized from the day's fighting to be effective. —Library of Congress
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
According to the excerpt, what can be inferred about the first Battle of Bull Run?
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The battle lasted for several days, ultimately leading to the Confederate army’s retreat.
The battle lasted for several days, ultimately leading to the Confederate army’s retreat.
The battle took place in the South so it was easier for the Confederates to bring fresh troops.
The battle took place in the South so it was easier for the Confederates to bring fresh troops.
The battle was the result of a shocking ambush by the Confederate army on Northern soil.
The battle was the result of a shocking ambush by the Confederate army on Northern soil.
The battle took place in the border states, which gave the Confederate army easy access to the Potomac River.
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The best inference based on the excerpt is:
The battle took place in the South so it was easier for the Confederates to bring fresh troops.
This is supported by the mention of "the continuous arrival of fresh Southern reinforcements," indicating that the location of the battle facilitated the Confederates in bolstering their forces.
