CLEAN : AFPTV BEST OF 2020/Specter of the Spanish Flu haunts old US mining town in Arizona

The video discusses the impact of the pandemic on Bisbee, focusing on the economic effects of copper mining and the historical context of the 1918 flu pandemic. It highlights the challenges faced by the community, including the decline in tourism and the economic downturn, while providing a historical perspective on the pandemic's impact on the town.

What job did the son take up after his father's death?

• A new job in a different industry

• A job in education

• His father's previous job

• A job in the government

Who was Carl Axel Carlson?

• A doctor treating flu patients

• A miner in Bisbee

• A soldier who died during the pandemic

• A local businessman

How did the virus likely spread to Bisbee?

• By mail packages

• Through contaminated water

• Through local wildlife

• By people traveling on a train

What was the economic state of Bisbee during the war?

• Stagnant economy

• Economic decline

• Decreased copper prices

• Full employment and increased copper demand

Why was there no stay-at-home order in Bisbee during the pandemic?

• The population was immune to the virus

• The mining companies needed to maintain production

• The government did not believe in the pandemic

• There was no knowledge of the virus

What is the current economic situation in Bisbee?

• Decline in tourism and business closures

• Stable economy with no changes

• Economic growth due to new businesses

• Thriving tourism industry

How many businesses has Bisbee lost recently?

• Over 50

• About 10

• None

• Just a few