gwyneth27 gwyneth27 23-03-2021 History contestada How did the battle affect the Southern view of thelr Yankee enemies? Pick one of these O Many in the South felt that Confederate independence would not become reality. Many in the South thought it might be a quick war since Northerners were not the equal of Southerners in battle. The South lost almost as many men as did the Union, so they gained a respect for their foes' fighting ability.