Which of the following is a true statement about the First Battle of Bull Run?

The First Battle of Bull Run (also called First Manassas) was a Confederate victory in July 1861. The Union army retreated, discouraging the North, while the victory boosted Confederate confidence. It also showed that the war would not be quick or easy, so the true statement is that the battle discouraged the Union and gave the Confederacy confidence.

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