During which battle did Stonewall Jackson earn his nickname?
Battle of Bull Run
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Antietam
Battle of Fredericksburg
Answer
The nickname Stonewall Jackson was earned by Thomas Jonathan Jackson during the First Battle of Bull Run. Jackson's nickname came from his steadfast defense of Henry House Hill. He earned the nickname from his men and Confederate General Barnard Bee. Bee shouted "Look, there is Jackson standing like a stone wall!" after Jackson refused to retreat.
Marching with the Legend: The Stonewall Jackson Quiz
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