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Which statement is a main idea of “The Most Famous Woman in America”?

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Barton establishes the American Red Cross to help relieve human suffering.
Barton establishes the American Red Cross to help relieve human suffering.

Barton spends her childhood training to prepare for the dangers of the battlefield.
Barton spends her childhood training to prepare for the dangers of the battlefield.

Barton is a small woman with dark hair and a pleasant face that is appealing to her audiences.
Barton is a small woman with dark hair and a pleasant face that is appealing to her audiences.

Barton does not accept payment for her work as a nurse during the Civil War.
Barton does not accept payment for her work as a nurse during the Civil War.

1 answer

The main idea of “The Most Famous Woman in America” is best summarized by the statement:

"Barton establishes the American Red Cross to help relieve human suffering."

This statement encapsulates the broader contributions and significance of Clara Barton's work, which is likely a central focus of the text.