Impact of the 1918 Flu Outbreak

The video explores the origins and spread of the 1918 Spanish flu, which may have started in Kansas. It highlights the role of military camps, particularly Camp Funston, in spreading the disease globally. The flu's impact on young adults and its rapid transmission across the US and beyond are discussed, emphasizing the lack of initial attention due to World War I.

Where is it theorized that the Spanish flu may have originated?

• Germany

• New York City

• Spain

• Western Kansas

What was the response to the warning from Kansas about the flu outbreak?

• It was largely ignored

• It was taken very seriously

• It led to immediate quarantine

• It was reported in the newspapers

Why was the US government focused on other issues instead of the flu outbreak?

• They were dealing with a financial crisis

• They had a vaccine ready

• They were involved in World War I

• They believed the flu was not serious

Who was Albert Gitchell?

• A doctor in Kansas

• A soldier and cook at Camp Funston

• The President of the United States

• A journalist reporting on the flu

What was Albert Gitchell's role at Camp Funston?

• He was a nurse

• He was a cook

• He was a general

• He was a journalist

What happened to Albert Gitchell in March 1918?

• He fell ill with the flu

• He was promoted

• He retired from the military

• He was transferred to another camp

How did Albert Gitchell's job contribute to the spread of the flu?

• He was a medic treating patients

• He traveled frequently

• He was a journalist spreading news

• He prepared food for many soldiers

What was the immediate impact of the flu outbreak at Camp Funston?

• Many soldiers fell ill

• It was contained quickly

• It led to a military victory

• It was ignored by authorities

How many soldiers showed symptoms similar to Albert Gitchell's at Camp Funston?

• About 50

• Exactly 200

• More than 100

• Less than 10

What was the global impact of the flu outbreak that started at Camp Funston?

• It only affected military personnel

• It was contained within Kansas

• It spread across the globe

• It was limited to the USA