Clara Barton

Who was Clara Barton?

• A nurse.

• The founder of the American Red Cross.

• An old lady who wrote books.

• The founder of the American Heart Association.

What was she like as a child?

• Shy and didn't have a lot of friends.

• We don't know anything about her childhood.

• She was popular and had lots of friends.

At what age did she become a teacher?

• 16

• 17

• 18

• 19

Why did she start helping people?

• Because she wanted to make more friends.

• Because she didn't trust doctors to help right.

• Because her brother was hurt and she wanted to help him.

• Because there was a war and it scared her.

Where did she work as a Patent Clerk?

• In New York City.

• In Massachusetts.

• In Kansas.

• In Washington, DC.

What war did Clara Barton help people during?

• Revolutionary War.

• American Civil War.

• World War 1.

• World War 2.

What was her nickname?

• The brave lady.

• The nurse on the battlefield.

• The angel of the battlefield.

• The brave teacher.

What office did she start with President Lincoln's approval?

• The Office for Missing Soldiers.

• The Office for American Soldiers.

• The Office for Confederate Soldiers.

• The Office for Union Soldiers.

What place did Clara visit after the war?

Hint: This is where the International Red Cross was at.

• Constantinople

• Sweden

• Switzerland

• Germany

Where did Clara begin the American Red Cross at?

• In America

• In Sweden

• In Constantinople

• In Switzerland