Guided Reading:Fill in the blanks below to create complete sentences. 1. __ was born in Orange Township, Ohio, on November 19, 1831. 2. When the Civil War erupted, Garfield was eager to join the __ 3. At the1880 Republican National Convention, there was a deep division between two groups known as the __ "and the "Half-Breeds 4. After thirty-five ballots Garfield proved to be the __ candidate that was gaining votes. 5. Finally,on the thirty-sixth round of voting, James Garfield was selected as the Republican nominee for __ 6. In the general election, Garfield faced off against the Democrat's nominee, __

1. **James A. Garfield** was born in Orange Township, Ohio, on November 19, 1831.<br /><br />2. When the Civil War erupted, Garfield was eager to join the **Union Army**.<br /><br />3. At the 1880 Republican National Convention, there was a deep division between two groups known as the **"Stalwarts"** and the "Half-Breeds."<br /><br />4. After thirty-five ballots, Garfield proved to be the **compromise** candidate that was gaining votes.<br /><br />5. Finally, on the thirty-sixth round of voting, James Garfield was selected as the Republican nominee for **President of the United States**.<br /><br />6. In the general election, Garfield faced off against the Democrat's nominee, **Winfield Scott Hancock**.<br />