American Red Cross Opening Activity

Why was Clara Barton called "The Angel of the Battlefield?"

• She helped soldiers who were injured during the American Civil War. 

• She always talked about angels.

Why was it "unusual" for Clara Barton to help injured soldiers?

• Men did not want any help when they were hurt.

• Women usually did not go near battlefields at that time.

What happened first?

• The International Red Cross was created in Switzerland

• The American Red Cross was created in the United States

Why does the American Red Cross use a white flag with a red cross?

• It is to show respect to the Swiss flag, which is a red flag with a white cross.

• It was created to remind people that war causes many deaths.

The American Red Cross helps with what kinds of disasters? Choose more than one

• Wildfires and Floods

• Hurricanes and Earthquakes

• Stolen Cars

How does the American Red Cross usually help people in need?

• Giving them money.

• Providing food, water, medicine, and a safe place to stay.

A volunteer is someone who gives their time and energy to help, but they do not receive money for the work they do.

A paid employee is someone who is hired to do a job and earns money for their work.

Are most people who work for the Red Cross volunteers or paid employees?

• Volunteers

• Paid employees