Besides starting the Red Cross in America, what is Clara Barton known for?(1 point)

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She petitioned Congress not to develop atomic weapons.
She petitioned Congress not to develop atomic weapons.

She campaigned for the U.S. to stay out of all wars.
She campaigned for the U.S. to stay out of all wars.

She campaigned for the U.S. to ratify the Geneva Convention.
She campaigned for the U.S. to ratify the Geneva Convention.

She asked people for donations to fund women’s colleges.

Answer 1

Clara Barton is known for many contributions, but among the options provided, the most accurate is:

She campaigned for the U.S. to ratify the Geneva Convention.

Barton was a strong advocate for humanitarian efforts and played a significant role in promoting international standards for the treatment of the wounded and the humane treatment of prisoners of war, which aligns with the principles of the Geneva Conventions.