Spanish Influenza: Impact and Responses

Spanish Influenza: Impact and Responses

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science, Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

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.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is it believed that the Spanish influenza epidemic began?

Charleston Navy Yard

Los Angeles

Camp Fenston, Kansas

New York City

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Elderly over 65

Middle-aged adults

Teenagers and young adults

Children under 10

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Severe headaches

Skin rashes

High fever and pneumonia

Stomach pain

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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