General
Why was the Spanish flu so deadly?
Because of how quickly and rapidly it spread.
What is the definition of Homefront
A country that is not in war and is the home of many soldiers.
What is the definition of Warfront
A part of a country that is in war or battle.
What were the common symptoms of the Spanish flu?
Nausea, diarrhea, severe headaches, sore limbs, and more.
How did the disease spread in the Homefront's?
In hospitals because of unsanitary conditions and in other areas because of lack of knowledge.
What was the most common way for soldiers to die in WW1?
The Spanish Flu
Why was The Spanish flu called the Spanish flu?
Because Spain was one of the only countries that press was openly talking about the problems with the disease
What is another name for the Spanish flu?
The purple death.
Why did the Spanish Flu spread so quickly in WW1?
Because of Trench Warfare and infected animals.
What was the most common way for the Spanish Flu to be spread?
Trench Warfare
Whats was the governments response to the disease spreading so quickly and rapidly?
They didn't really do anything and just continued sending out soldiers in the war to die.
Why did Trench warfare spread the Spanish flu so quickly?
Because of the rain water that would gather at the bottom, and the fleas and rats that would carry the disease
How did the Spanish Flu start?
No one knows but it was first seen in Boston when two sick fishermen reported to a hospital.
What were common practices for people with the Spanish flu in hospitals?
Rest, pain killers, and keeping them away from other people to not infect more patients.
How many soldiers died from the Spanish flu?
45,000-100,000