3rd Grade History Barton

Important Names

100

one of the first women to go onto a battlefield in the United States to care for wounded soldiers.  

also started the American Red Cross

Clara Barton

200

an organization that helps the wounded and homeless during wars and disasters

Red Cross

300

Clara Barton's nickname

"Angel of the Battlefield"

Numbers

100

For how long was Clara her brother David's nurse?

2 years

200

When she was still a teenager, what job did Clara have?

And how did she get the older boys to respect her?

a school teacher in a one room schoolhouse.

she was a better ball player than they were 

300

After many years of teaching, Clara Barton decided to move to Washington D.C. to do this

to become one of the first women in the United States to work a government job in the U.S. Patent Office

Phrases and Orders

100

I thought, "This is not enough.  These men need help the same day they are hurt.  If only I could go to where they are fighting.  Then, I could feed them and bandage their wounds right away.

Clara Barton

200

After the Civil War, what did Clara Barton's doctor tell her to do?

Go to Europe and REST

300

Instead of REST, what did Clara Barton do when she got to Europe?

Help the International Red Cross give aid to wounded soldiers in a war between France and Germany.

List and Describe

100

List some things Clara's family taught as she grew up

1.How to read.

2. how to cook, sew, and do housework

3. How to ride horses

4. How to play ball better than most boys

5. taught her about war and fighting battles.

200

Why wouldn't anyone listen to Clara Barton's idea about starting a Red Cross in the Unites States?

Because the war was over and everyone thought there wasn't a need for one at the time.

300

Describe the American Red Cross's flag.

White background with a Red Cross in the middle

400

What does the American Red Cross do to help people today?

It helps be people in times of floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, fires, AND WARS