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Question

Barton is remembered for her bravery during the Civil War.

Which three details should be included in a summary of Barton’s courageous acts?

Responses

Barton drives her own wagon to army camps to bring much needed supplies and food to soldiers.
Barton drives her own wagon to army camps to bring much needed supplies and food to soldiers.

Under enemy fire, she assists doctors treating soldiers and joins in the searches for the wounded.
Under enemy fire, she assists doctors treating soldiers and joins in the searches for the wounded.

To make soldiers more comfortable, she provides bandages to replace corn husks.
To make soldiers more comfortable, she provides bandages to replace corn husks.

Barton fights for permission to be the first American female nurse to go to the battlefield.
Barton fights for permission to be the first American female nurse to go to the battlefield.

Answer 1

To summarize Clara Barton's courageous acts during the Civil War, the following three details should be included:

1. Barton drives her own wagon to army camps to bring much needed supplies and food to soldiers.
2. Under enemy fire, she assists doctors treating soldiers and joins in the searches for the wounded.
3. To make soldiers more comfortable, she provides bandages to replace corn husks.

These details highlight Barton's bravery, commitment to helping soldiers, and her role in improving their conditions during the war.