Discussion Paper: 1918 Influenza
Directions: Write a 1.5-2 page paper, double spaced, 12 point font answering the following questions. Give complete answers to the questions using examples from the film in paragraph form. Use this worksheet only as a template to answer the questions.
What are your thoughts about the movie? What stood out to you?
With all the advancements in medical sciences and technology during this time period, do you feel hubris played a role in the spread of this disease?
What impact did World War 1 have on the spread of the flu? What are some strategies you would have incorporated if you were an armed forces physician during this outbreak?
In your opinion how do you think the flu spread from military bases to the general population?
550,000 Americans died, 30 million more people Worldwide, yet this flu is forgotten in our "collective history", Why do you think this is the case? Do you believe this subject should be taught in schools (American history, Biology etc) and why?