Early life
How many siblings did Clara Barton have?
Four
When did the Civil War began ?
April 12,1861
What was the biggest event in the civil war?
The battle of Antietam
What was Clara best know for ?
Founding the American Cross.
how many people died during the civil war?
620,000
Clara worked as a bookkeeper and clerk for who?
She worked for her oldest brother as a bookkeeper and clerk.
When did the Civil War end?
April 9,1865
What was the biggest fight in the civil war?
The Battle of Gettysburg
When was Clara Barton born?
December 25,1821
What was the number #1 cause of death during the Civil war?
Disease
How old was Clara when she became a school teacher ?
She was 18.
What battle in the Civil War did Clara Barton almost die in?
The Battle of Antietam
What did Clara Barton do for former slaves?
She proved care and educated them
Why did Clara become a teacher?
It was to combat her intense shyness.
What was the name of Clara Barton husband?
(Trick question) she never married
New Jersey
How many soldiers did Clara Barton help identify and properly bury?
13,000
What disasters did Clara Barton help with?
The Michigan forest fires of 1881 and the Johnstown,PA flood in 1889
What year did the American Red Cross open for business?
1881
Did women fight in the war?
Yes women did fight in the war they engaged in combat,wounded and taken prisoner.
What is Clara Barton full name ?
Clarissa Harlowe Barton
Where was the last the battle of the civil war?
Palmito Ranch on May 13,1865
What was the biggest outcome of the civil war ?
Strengthening of U.S foreign power and influence
Where was Clara going when a cannonball tore through her skirt?
Fredericksburg
Who was the only Confederate executed after the Civil War?
Henry Wirz