Question

question 6 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 battle of shiloh

b. the battle of antietam

c. the first battle of bull run

d. the battle of boonville

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The Battle of Shiloh was a major battle in the Western Theater, not resulting in Union retreat to DC.
• Option B: The Battle of Antietam was a bloody battle but not with Union retreat to DC as a result of aiming to end war quickly.
• Option C: The First Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas) had the Union aiming to end the war quickly, but they were defeated and retreated to Washington, D.C.
• Option D: The Battle of Boonville was an early skirmish in Missouri, not related to retreat to DC.

Answer:

C. The First Battle of Bull Run