The 1918 Flu Pandemic : Core Events of a Worldwide Outbreak

In 1918 the world was celebrating the end of World War I. But another enemy was just beginning its worldwide attack, infecting nearly one in five people. Readers will explore the causes and effects of a flu pandemic that killed more than 40 million people. Sometimes, everything that could possibly go wrong does. History is full of examples of mysterious explosions, deadly natural disasters, and tragic accidents. Even in cases where every precaution is taken to ensure human safety, accidents do happen. Investigate what caused some of the major crises in U.S. history and see how those problems were solved. Then examine the lasting effects they had on the world.