Confederate
Adjective

having to do with the Confederate States of America (south) during the Civil War.
dysentery
Noun

possibly fatal disease with severe, bloody diarrhea.
forage
Verb

to search for food or other needs.
latrine
Noun

toilet.
lice
Noun

insects that prey on animal blood. Singular: louse.
Union
Adjective

having to do with states supporting the United States (north) during the U.S. Civil War.
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    adapted from National Geographic Xpeditions lesson “No Magic Borders”

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    Nov. 18, 2019

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