USA HISTORY

AMERICAN CIVIL WAR(1861 1865)

THE FIRST BATTLE OF BULL RUN

[SOURCES]
What nickname did General Thomas Jackson earn at the Battle of Bull Run?

(A) Old Ironsides

(B) The Big Aristotle

(C) Gloomy Pete

(D) ** Stonewall

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

Concept note-1: -He got his nickname at the Battle of Bull Run in Virginia. During the gunfire and confusion of the battle, Confederate Gen. Barnard E. Bee said, “There is Jackson standing like a stone wall.” The soldiers under his command came to admire his stubborn courage and started calling him “Stonewall” Jackson.

Concept note-2: -Jackson Earns His Name Johnston (1807-91). Jackson earned his nickname at the First Battle of Bull Run (also known as Manassas) in July 1861 when he rushed his troops forward to close a gap in the line against a determined Union attack.