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The outcome of the Second Battle of Bull Run

marked the unofficial end of the Civil War.
placed the Confederate capital in danger.
allowed the Union to recruit African Americans.
placed the capital city Washington, DC, in danger.

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The outcome of the Second Battle of Bull Run placed the capital city Washington, DC, in danger. The Confederate victory at this battle, which took place in August 1862, gave General Robert E. Lee's forces the confidence to move into Maryland and further threaten the Union capital.