Huguenots
When the Huguenots fled France, they arrived in Boston and then traveled to the town of ______________.
Oxford
When was Clara Barton's birthday?
Christmas Day - December 25, 1821
What was the name of Oxford's Native Americans?
The Nipmuck Native Americans
What is the name of the town our school is in?
Oxford
What is the name of the state we live in?
Massachusetts
Why did the Huguenots leave France?
They wanted to practice their religion freely.
Clara Barton founded the ___________.
American Red Cross
Why was it important for people to live near water?
fishing, having good soil to grow crops
What is your favorite place in Oxford?
Answers vary
What is the state bird?
Chickadee
Why may it have been hard for the Huguenots to survive and live comfortably when they first came to Oxford?
They were well-off in France, had to start from scratch
What inspired Clara Barton to help people? Who in her family did she need to help?
Her brother was injured and she helped heal him when she was 11 years old.
Why was rich soil important?
to grow crops and provide food for the community
Name one historical place in this town.
What is the state flower?
The Mayflower
How did the Huguenots get from Boston to Oxford?
They walked!
Which war was happening when Clara Barton was helping the soldiers?
The Civil War
Why were forests important to these people?
What was Oxford called before it was called Oxford?
Manchaug
What is the capital city in our state?
Boston
What was Clara Barton's nickname?
Angel of the Battlefield