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English, 29.01.2020 00:53 adityamahesh2002

a history of the american red cross

1 the american red cross has an impressive history that dated(16) back to 1881. clara barton founded the american red cross after her experiences on the battlefield during the civil war. she realized there was a great need not only for more volunteers, but also for a system that brought(17) a semblance of order to the chaotic structure she had witnessed while tending wounded soldiers. by the time the american red cross was running blood drives and dispensing aid internationally, it had become one of the nation's most altruistic organizations.(18) the organization soon expanded to include peacetime disaster relief to its list of services. increased military support and the addition of public health education programs also made(19) its growth.
2 the impact that the american red cross has had on this country's members had been(20) enormous. currently, the red cross supplies more than 40 percent of the blood needed in the united states. through numerous wars and times of peace,(21) it has continued to provide services. the amount of food, clothing, and shelter, along with emotional and mental care,(22) provided to victims of disasters is staggering. (23) the american red cross continues to grow, joining with federal programs like the federal emergency management agency, to(24) bring an even more unified effort to supply the most(25) care possible to people in need.
3 today, hundreds of thousands of people to keep the american red cross running. most of them are volunteers. the organization depends on donations of time, money, and blood to provide its services. the american red cross meets their(26) mission to (27) suffering in times of emergency by providing training in advance so that workers are ready as quickly as possible(28) to administer aid. it operates on the principles of protecting life and health, promoting cooperation, and lasting peace.(29)

this question asks about the passage as a whole.

suppose the writer's goal had been to illustrate the benefits of volunteering for the american red cross. would this essay accomplish that goal?

a.) yes, because it covers a variety of ways that one can others with the american red cross.
b.) yes, because it highlights the importance of volunteers to the growth of the organization.
c.) no, because it does not provide enough details about the volunteer experience with the organization.
d.) no, because it focuses mainly on the role that workers play in the organization today.

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