Pandemic Lockdown of 1918

Pandemic Lockdown of 1918

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History, Health Sciences, Social Studies, Biology

10th Grade - University

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The Spanish flu, caused by the H1N1 virus, infected a third of the global population, killing up to 50 million people. While cities like Boston and Philadelphia were severely affected, the town of Gunnison, Colorado, implemented strict quarantine measures, avoiding any cases or deaths. Gunnison's response remains a significant example of effective public health measures during a pandemic.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the estimated global impact of the Spanish flu pandemic?

It was caused by a bacterial infection.

It was limited to the United States.

It killed up to 50 million people.

It infected half of the world's population.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which cities in the United States were severely affected by the first wave of the Spanish flu?

Miami and Houston

Boston and Philadelphia

Los Angeles and San Francisco

New York and Chicago

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the flu spread to Colorado in September 1918?

Via soldiers traveling by train

Through air travel

By sea routes

Through local wildlife

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What measures did Gunnison implement to prevent the spread of the Spanish flu?

They relied on natural immunity.

They closed all schools and churches and set up barriers.

They distributed free masks to all residents.

They imported vaccines from Europe.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of Gunnison's quarantine measures during the Spanish flu pandemic?

They experienced a severe economic downturn.

They did not record a single case.

They recorded a high number of cases.

They had a few cases but no deaths.

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