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The Clash of Amateur Armies: The First Battle of Bull Run Analysis

Explore the unpreparedness and struggles of both Union and Confederate armies in the American Civil War, focusing on the significant First Battle of Bull Run. Follow the key characters, challenges faced, and outcomes of this crucial clash between amateur forces.

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The Clash of Amateur Armies: The First Battle of Bull Run Analysis

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  1. Chapter 3 Analysis: The Clash of Amateur Armies The American Civil War Mr. Contipodero

  2. The Basics • Both armies were not ready for war • Confederacy – no arms/weapons • Union – lack of organization in military

  3. “Cotton is King” • Confederacy wanted • England and France to intervene in war • If England couldn’t get cotton from mills • The South could send cotton for troops • The South put on the pressure

  4. Making Weapons • South reluctantly imported European goods • Small arms, gunpowder, bullets • Captured arms from the Union

  5. First Battle of Bull Run

  6. Main Characters - North • General Irvin McDowell • “Forward to Richmond!” • Northern troops were not fast-moving • Urgency develops

  7. Main Characters - Confederacy • General P.G.T. Beauregard • General Joseph Johnston • Colonel Thomas Jackson

  8. 1st Battle of Bull Run • July 1861 Manassas Junction in VA • “The Fight of the Amateurs!” • Various uniforms • Soldiers would break ranks to • Drink water, get shade, eat blackberries • Some men ran away but most fought

  9. 1st Battle of Bull Run Stats Union • 2,896 Casualties • General McDowell • 28 – 35,000 troops Confederacy • 1,982 Casualties • 32-34,000 troops

  10. The Tide Has Turned • McDowell’s troops pushed through Confederates • Thomas Jackson’s Stand • “There is Jackson standing like a stonewall!” • Rally cry for the Virginians • Confederates pushed forward

  11. The Result • McDowell called for the retreat • Union troops remained steady • Not enough drilling for counterattack • Retreated to Centerville – closer to Washington • Confederates did not pursue – very tired

  12. The Traffic Jam? • Hundreds of Washingtonians • Wagons, buggies, etc… • Both sides unorganized • The Realization…

  13. Your Assignment • Open your notebooks • Create a notes section titled, “The First Battle of Bull Run” • Complete Discussion Questions

  14. Discussion Questions • How did Virginia Military Institute (V.M.I.) Professor, Thomas Jackson get his nickname? • According to the chapter and the PowerPoint presentation, name 3 unique occurrences before, during, and/or after the First Battle of Bull Run. • After the First Battle of Bull Run, what realities of war did both sides discover?

  15. Sources • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Battle_of_Bull_Run • http://americancivilwar.com/bullrun.html

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