Why was the Confederate victory at the First Battle of Bull Run potentially more harmful than it was beneficial to the Confederate cause? A.
The huge numbers of losses sustained during the battle weakened the army’s strength.

B.
The South grew dangerously overconfident in its ability to win the war.

C.
The retreating Northern army demolished the Virginia countryside.

D.
The death of General Stonewall Jackson during the battle was a severe blow.