Question

4.4.2 quiz: civil war breaks out
question 3 of 10
the goal of the union in this battle was to end the war quickly. it resulted in the retreat of the union forces to washington, d.c. which battle is this?
a. the first battle of bull run
b. the battle of boonville
c. the battle of antietam
d. the battle of shiloh

Explanation:

The First Battle of Bull Run (also known as First Manassas) was the first major land battle of the American Civil War. The Union hoped for a quick victory to end the war but was defeated and retreated to Washington, D.C. The Battle of Boonville was a smaller early - war skirmish. The Battle of Antietam was a major battle with high casualties but not marked by a Union retreat in the way described. The Battle of Shiloh was a bloody battle but not with the described Union goal and result.

Answer:

A. The First Battle of Bull Run