Discussion Post: World War
Read about World War I and the discussion is related to events that occurred then that are relevant to today's pandemic.
How WWI Changed America
The 1918-1919 Influenza Pandemic was one of the deadliest in history, affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide and killing upwards of fifty million people. Occurring against and worsened by the global movements of World War I, the pandemic added to the devastation felt by communities worldwide.
Watch the YouTube video: "How WWI Changed America: The Influenza Epidemic".
a) During WWI, what was the role of media in encouraging or discouraging the spread of influenza? In your opinion, should this be known as the "Spanish Flu?"
b) How did WWI encourage the spread of the virus?
c) According to the video, how many lives are lost to the flu? Who were most likely to succumb to the disease?
d) Do you think that we can learn anything from the Influenza of 1918 to assist with todays pandemic COVID-19?
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.