Responsibility: Clara Barton

The video explores the life and contributions of Clara Barton, highlighting her dedication to humanitarian efforts. Starting as a teacher, Barton faced gender pay disparity, which led her to Washington, DC. During the Civil War, she earned the nickname 'Angel of the Battlefield' for her nursing care. Post-war, she helped reconnect soldiers with families and founded the American Red Cross, advocating for the Geneva Conventions. Her legacy emphasizes the importance of civic responsibility and aiding those in need.

What was one of Clara Barton's early roles in her career?

• A nurse in the Civil War

• A teacher in New Jersey

• A lawyer in Washington, DC

• A politician in Congress

Why did Clara Barton leave her teaching position in New Jersey?

• She was offered a better position in Washington, DC

• She wanted to pursue a career in law

• She decided to join the military

• She discovered a male teacher was hired at twice her salary

During the Civil War, what nickname did Clara Barton earn?

• The Civil War Heroine

• The Battlefield Nurse

• The Angel of the Battlefield

• The Red Cross Pioneer

What significant organization did Clara Barton establish after learning about the Red Cross?

• The International Rescue Committee

• The American Red Cross

• The United Nations

• The World Health Organization

What was one of Clara Barton's achievements in advocating for international humanitarian law?

• Establishing the World Health Organization

• Lobbying Congress to ratify the Geneva Conventions

• Drafting the Geneva Conventions

• Founding the United Nations