Which of the following is true of the Spanish flu? Select the best response, and explain.
Responses
It was the worst pandemic of the twentieth century.
Australia had a high death rate because it did not implement a quarantine.
Quarantines and lockdowns boosted the economy.
India had a lower death rate than the U.S.
The best response is It was the worst pandemic of the twentieth century. The Spanish flu was one of the deadliest pandemics in history, killing an estimated 50 million people worldwide in 1918-1919. It spread quickly due to the movement of troops during World War I and had a devastating impact on countries around the world.
The other responses are not accurate. Australia did implement a quarantine and still had a high death rate from the Spanish flu. Quarantines and lockdowns were not implemented to boost the economy but rather to slow the spread of the virus and save lives. India actually had a higher death rate from the Spanish flu than the U.S. due to various factors such as population density and healthcare infrastructure.