her desire to learn

her talent for teaching others

her father's stories about life in the army

her brother's fall from the roof of the barn

She helped families who could not afford special schools.

She taught children in a school near her home.

She used her talents to help soldiers.

She cured her shyness.

Clara Barton was caring

Clara Barton was honest

Clara Barton was wealthy

Clara Barton was cheerful

After Clara worked as a teacher for many years, she decided to try a new job.

Clara saw soldiers from the way who were hurt or wonded.

When she delivered the supplies to the soldiers, Clara spent time talking to the men and listening to their needs.

During the Civil War, Clara helped many soldiers.

In Europe, Clara learned about a group called the Red Cross.

Clara's sisters taught her to read.

Clara's father told her many stories about his life in the army.

Her brother's doctor taught her ways to help her brother heal from his injuries.

Clara raised money for food, medicine, and clothing.

The American Red Cross was started.

Clara Barton retired from helping others.

The army allowed women on the battlefield.

Injured soldiers were helping during the Civil War.

events that create war

events that help people

events that cause suffering

events that need volunteers

She dressed in white clothes as a nurse to the soldiers.

She wrote letters to the soldiers before her visit.

She cared for and met the needs of the soldiers.

She worked for the American Red Cross.

Clara Barton traveled to Europe.

Clara Barton helped many soldiers.

Clara Barton lisened to the needs of the soldiers.

Clara Barton retired from the American Red Cross

Clara Barton helped soldiers during the Civil war.

She lived and worked in Washington, D.C.

The American Red Cross began in 1881.

They helped people during the war.

Clara Barton's sisters taught her to read.

Clara Barton's brother was injured when he fell.

Clara Barton and her dad was talking about his days in the army.

Clara Barton and her sisters read many books to their injured brother.