Question

in a story of the red cross, why does the author provide a first - hand account of the work in galveston?
○ to emphasize how recovery conditions have improved
○ to show a group of people who clara helped during a disaster
○ to emphasize the benefits an experienced team provides
○ to show the place where clara was forced to work

Explanation:

A first - hand account is a direct description of an event. In the context of "A Story of the Red Cross", if the author is providing a first - hand account of the work in Galveston, it is likely to show a real - life example. Clara Barton is associated with the Red Cross. A first - hand account of work in Galveston (which could be a disaster - stricken area) would serve to show a group of people she helped. There is no indication in a general sense (without more text - specific context) that it is about recovery conditions improving (unless specified in the text which we don't have), or emphasizing an experienced team (again, not indicated generally), or that Clara was forced to work (the Red Cross is a voluntary organization in general perception).

Answer:

to show a group of people who Clara helped during a disaster