What was the significance of the first battle at Manassas (or Bull Run)in July 1861?
A) It disheartened northerners to the extent that men stopped volunteering for the Union army.
B) The Union's defeat encouraged Lincoln to authorize the enlistment of one million more men for three years.
C) It was a bloodbath in which over ten thousand men died.
D) Confederate soldiers questioned whether they had the mettle to compete with Union troops.

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The Union's defeat at the first battle of Manassas (Bull Run) encouraged President Lincoln to authorize the enlistment of one million more men for three years, indicating the battle's significance in shaping the Union's military strategy. Option A is incorrect as northerners were disheartened, but there was no evidence they stopped volunteering for the Union army. Option C is incorrect as the Battle of Manassas was a bloody battle but not as deadly as claimed in this option. And Option D is incorrect as the Confederate soldiers' morale was boosted by their victory, as the Union was expected to win easily in the first battle.

What Was the Significance of the First Battle at Manassas