The South's Victory at Bull Run in 1861

question 35

Multiple Choice

The South's victory at Bull Run in 1861

• A) created a dangerous Confederate overconfidence of victory.
• B) was dismissed by the North as merely a tactical defeat.
• C) caused deep shock at the severe loss of Confederate soldiers.
• D) paved the way for an invasion of Washington, D.C.
• E) forced Lincoln to flee Washington.

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Definitions:

Solomon Asch

A psychologist best known for his research on conformity and group pressure.

Group Size

The number of individuals forming a social or working group, affecting its dynamics, interactions, and outcomes.

Conformity

The act of aligning one's beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors with those of a group or society's norms and expectations.

Solomon Asch

A psychologist best known for his research on conformity, demonstrating how social pressure can influence individuals to conform to incorrect answers.