Identifying Fragments and Run-Ons

The United States Civil War was fought from 1861-1865.

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Abraham Lincoln was the president of the United States at the time he was the country's 16th president.

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A war fought over states' rights and slavery.

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People were forced to choose a side brothers were often on opposite sides.

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The Confederacy wore gray uniforms the Union wore blue

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A Confederate referred to as "Johnny Reb".

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A Union soldier was referred to as "Billy Yank".

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As the war progressed, it became obvious that the North had better resources.

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The soldiers were discouraged.

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Ravaged by disease.

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