Question

The first battle of the Civil War was the Battle of Bull Run, which is also called the Battle of Manassas. The battle was fought near Manassas, Virginia, on July 21, 1861.

Clyde found this information as he did research on his report for history. Which of these is an accurate note that includes all the information for Clyde to use in his report?
A) The Battle of Bull Run, or the Battle of Manassas, was the first conflict of the Civil War. The battle took place on July 21, 1861, near Manassas, Virginia.
B) The Battle of Manassas got its name because it was fought near a town call Manassas, Virginia. This battle is also called the Battle of Bull Run.
Eliminate
C) The Battle of Bull Run is sometimes called the Battle of Manassas. This battle was fought on July 21, 1861, near a town in Virginia.
D) The Civil War's first battle was fought near Manassas, Virginia. This battle is sometimes called the Battle of Manassas.

Answer 1

A) The Battle of Bull Run, or the Battle of Manassas, was the first conflict of the Civil War. The battle took place on July 21, 1861, near Manassas, Virginia.

Answer 2

I'd say A, as it gives the date of conflict, the reason it's relevant, and some more detail.