Question

Which is the most likely reason that Jackson orders his men to not hurt Barbara?

Answer 1

Most likely because general Jackson respected the bravery of Barbara Frietchie.

Step-by-step explanation:

Barbara Friechte is the name of a 90 year woman who defiantly hung a United States flag as her town was being invaded by forces of the Confederate States of America in September 1862. Her tale became famous thanks to a poem by John Greenleaf Whittier, first published in October 1863.

According to the poem, as Confederate troops marched through the town of Frederick, Maryland, a unit led by general Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson noticed a Union flag, hung by Barbara Frietchie. When Jackson ordered the flag to be taken down by his soldiers, Barbara stood up in defiance: "Shoot, if you must, this old gray head, But spare your country’s flag." General Jackson was so impressed by her display of bravery, that he replied: "Who touches a hair of yon gray head Dies like a dog! March on!"

While Barbara's story most likely didn't occur exactly as depicted in the poem, her tale became an enduring part of the folklore surrounding the Civil War.

Answer 2

Stonewall Jackson was impressed by the braveness and deed of this ninety-year old heroine and ordered his troops not to touch or hurt her.

At 90 years of age Barbara Frietchie waved the Union flag out of her window despite opposition from Jackson's troops, who were passing through Frederick town, Maryland.