In the poem "Barbara Frietchie" by John Greenleaf Whittier, the event that happened before Barbara leaned out her window-sill was the approach of General Stonewall Jackson and his Confederate troops through Frederick, Maryland, during the Civil War. The context leading up to her action emphasizes her loyalty to the Union and her desire to stand against the Confederate forces as they marched through her town.
In the poem “Barbara Frietchie,” which event happened before Barbara leaned out her window-sill?
Barbara Frietchie’s work is o’er,/ And the Rebel rides on his raids no more.
Up rose old Barbara Frietchie then,/ Bowed with her fourscore years and ten;
Over Barbara Frietchie’s grave/ Flag of Freedom and Union, wave!
All day long that free flag tost/ Over the heads of the rebel host.
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