Spanish Influenza: Impact and Responses

The video discusses Norman Rockwell's role in the Navy during the 1917 flu epidemic, the origins and spread of the flu, its impact on young adults, and the government's response. It highlights the rapid spread in South Carolina, the community and global impact, and Rockwell's recovery.

What was Norman Rockwell's primary task at the Charleston Navy Yard during the Spanish influenza outbreak?

• Boosting morale through art

• Managing medical supplies

• Leading military drills

• Training new recruits

Where is it believed that the Spanish influenza epidemic began?

• Charleston Navy Yard

• Los Angeles

• Camp Fenston, Kansas

• New York City

Which age group was most severely affected by the Spanish influenza?

• Elderly over 65

• Middle-aged adults

• Teenagers and young adults

• Children under 10

What was a significant challenge faced by doctors during the Spanish influenza outbreak?

• Lack of medical training

• Shortage of medical supplies

• Inability to identify symptoms

• Overwhelming number of patients

What was a common symptom of the Spanish influenza that led to many deaths?

• Severe headaches

• Skin rashes

• High fever and pneumonia

• Stomach pain

How did the Spanish influenza impact the societal structure during its peak?

• Increased birth rates

• Economic boom

• Strain on resources and high death toll

• Political stability

What parallel challenges did the United States face during the Spanish influenza outbreak?

• Civil rights movements

• Economic recession

• World War I and the flu

• Technological advancements

Approximately how many people worldwide are estimated to have died from the Spanish influenza?

• 5 to 10 million

• 10 to 15 million

• 20 to 25 million

• 30 to 35 million

What was a common public reaction to the Spanish influenza pandemic?

• Indifference

• Optimism

• Celebration

• Fear and confusion

How did Norman Rockwell fare during the Spanish influenza outbreak?

• He left the Navy

• He succumbed to the illness

• He was unaffected

• He recovered fully