Multiple choice

Which battle is considered to be the first major battle of the Civil War?

  1. Battle of Gettysburg

  2. First Battle of Bull Run

  3. Battle of Shiloh

  4. Battle of Antietam
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The First Battle of Bull Run, fought on July 21, 1861, was the first major land battle of the American Civil War. While Fort Sumter marked the start of hostilities, Bull Run was the first large-scale clash between opposing armies.

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