1918 Flu Pandemic

Where did the 1918 Flu virus originate?

• Spain

• Haskell County, Kansas

• Camp Funston, Kansas

• France

What was the main event that was happening around the world, that caused the massive spread of the virus?

Which of the following was NOT a major cause for the spread of the virus?

• The Press and Public Officials

• International Trade

• World War 1

• Bad Breath

Why was the 1918 Flu Pandemic referred to as the "Spanish Flu"?

• We weren't having good relations with Spain.

• The King Fell ill and the press talked about it publicly.

• The United States wanted someone else to blame for the virus.

• It originated in Spain.

What Act was passed that made citizens not able to talk about their country in a negative way?

What were the outcomes from the 1918 Flu Pandemic? Multiple Answers

• 50-100 million people died across the globe.

• Increasing education in medicine and vaccines began.

• It affected how we look at pandemics today and that they should be taken seriously.

• It was the main reason the allies won the war.