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INTERPRETAÇÃO DE TEXTO: CLARA BARTON Clara Barton always did her best to help people. She got medical supplies from the army doctors during the Civil War. She nursed soldiers on the battlefield, no matter which side they were on. She spent hours looking for missing and hurt men. After the war was over, she started the American National Red Cross. This is a group that helps people during floods, fires, and other disasters. Because of her efforts, the Red Cross has helped thousands of people during times of need. ANSWER: a) In this story, the word disasters mean... b) Clara Barton probably believed that .... c) When did Clara Barton start the Red Cross? d) d. The word efforts mean...​

Answer 1

a. The word disasters means, in this story, sudden events that cause a lot of damage and potentially loss of life.

b. She probably believed that by starting the American National Red Cross, many human lives could be spared.

c. She started it after the end of the American Civil War.

d. Effort means "physical or mental activity needed to achieve something, or an attempt to do something".