This early major battle of the civil war dispelled the myth that the war would be fast or easy. panicked union troops fled the battle passed spectators from washington. the confederate "victory" was even worst for the south as enlistments dropped and desertions increased. what was the name of this battle

The correct answer is the First Battle of Bull Run (aka the First Battle of Manassas)

At the First Battle of Bull Run, spectators actually came out to watch the battle. The battle a shocking wake up call to everyone there.

The name of this early major battle of the Civil War (1861-1865) was the First Battle of Bull Run. It took place on July 21, 1861 in Prince William County, Virginia. Both sides were unprepared and the battle revealed serious  deficiencies in recruitment, planning and strategy.

in 1862, president lincoln's emancipation proclamation opened the door for african americans to enlist in the union army. although many had wanted to join the war effort earlier, they were prohibited from enlisting by a federal law dating back to 1792.

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