Clara Barton and the Civil War

The video discusses the high casualties of the American Civil War compared to the Revolutionary War, highlighting the significant role of Clara Barton. Despite lacking formal medical training, Barton became a renowned nurse, providing aid to wounded soldiers. She collected supplies and followed the Union army, earning the title 'Angel of the Battlefield.' After the war, Barton founded the American Red Cross, continuing her humanitarian efforts globally.

Which battle is highlighted as an example of the Civil War's brutality?

• Battle of Shiloh

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Bull Run

• Battle of Gettysburg

What was Clara Barton's profession before becoming a nurse?

• Doctor

• School teacher

• Lawyer

• Journalist

What did Clara Barton do after the First Battle of Manassas?

• She collected medical supplies and cared for the wounded

• She started a hospital

• She joined the army as a soldier

• She returned to Massachusetts

What problem did Clara Barton identify during the Civil War?

• Poor communication between generals

• Shortage of weapons

• Insufficient medical care for soldiers

• Lack of military training

How did Clara Barton contribute to the Union army's medical efforts?

• By providing financial support

• By following the army with medical supplies

• By training new soldiers

• By leading military strategies

What nickname did Clara Barton earn during the Civil War?

• The Warrior Nurse

• The Angel of the Battlefield

• The Battlefield Nurse

• The Battlefield Savior

What significant organization did Clara Barton found in 1881?

• The United Nations

• The Salvation Army

• The American Red Cross

• The Peace Corps

In which countries did Clara Barton work as a nurse after the Civil War?

• France, Germany, and Italy

• Turkey, China, and Cuba

• India, Japan, and Korea

• Brazil, Argentina, and Chile

What was Clara Barton's role in the American Red Cross?

• She was a volunteer

• She was a donor

• She was a board member

• She was the founder

What is the ongoing mission of the American Red Cross?

• To deliver medical aid and disaster relief

• To offer financial loans

• To conduct scientific research

• To provide military training