The quotation shows that the Union was shocked and embarrassed by their defeat at the Battle of Bull Run. The words "utterly and disgracefully routed, beaten, whipped" indicate a deep sense of humiliation and a realization of failure in the face of the enemy. This implies a reaction of surprise and disappointment rather than confidence or a lack of surprise.
Read the quotation, and then answer the question.
What does this quote show about the Union’s reaction to their defeat at the Battle of Bull Run?
The Union was not surprised.
The Union was shocked and embarrassed.
The Union felt confident about winning the next battle.
“ We are utterly and disgracefully routed, beaten, whipped. ”
–George Templeton Strong
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