Paragraph A: What comes from water but makes you thirsty? Salt. You may think those tiny crystals are no big deal. However, salt has been one of the most valuable minerals in the history of man.
Paragraph B: The human body needs salt to survive. Salt helps send nerve signals to and from the brain. Salt helps nutrients move around the body. It helps muscles work properly, and it aids digestion.
Paragraph C: In ancient times, you could not buy salt at the local store.
The Battle of Fort Donelson was an early battle in the American Civil War (1861-1865). The success of this battle opened the Tennessee River to Union shipping.
