The location of the First Battle of Bull Run was significant because

A. It occurred in the South and gave the North an early advantage
B. It was close to the coast so troops could get assistance from the navy
C. It was about halfway between the Northern and Southern capitals
D. It occurred in the North and gave the South an early advantage

Part a: which statement identifies the central idea of the text? a: the north was more powerful than the south and was always going to be the victor of the civil war. b: despite the obvious strength of the north, the outcome of the war was unpredictable at the time. c: the united states underestimated the strength of the south, giving it the upper hand. answer !