Question

the battle of balls bluff resulted in:
a. confederate forces scattering to many different states.
b. the establishment of west virginia as a new state.
c. the union retreating from its attack on virginia.
d. all enslaved people being freed in northern virginia.

Explanation:

The Battle of Ball's Bluff was a Union defeat. The Union forces had to retreat after the battle. Option A is incorrect as Confederate forces did not scatter in that way. The establishment of West Virginia (Option B) was due to other political - geographical factors related to the Civil War, not this battle. Option D is also incorrect as this battle was not about freeing enslaved people in northern Virginia.

Answer:

C. the Union retreating from its attack on Virginia.