Which of the following best describes the first battle of bull run? union forces staged a surprise attack but were forced to retreat. union forces staged a surprise attack and defeated confederate forces. confederate forces staged a surprise attack and defeated union forces. confederate forces staged a surprise attack but were forced to retreat.

The correct answer is: "Union forces staged a surprise attack but were forced to retreat".

The First Battle of Bull Run took place in 1861 and was the first major battle of the American Civil War.

Both sides still showed important deficiencies in organization, training and leadership. The Union forces were slow when they undertook a suprise attack and allowed Confederate reinforcements to arrive on time using the train. As a result, the Union army was defeated in the battlefield.

a. Union forces staged a surprise attack but were forced to retreat.

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