Spanish Flu Face Mask: A Century's Crusade Against a Pandemic

The video discusses the Spanish flu pandemic from 1918 to 1920, highlighting its global impact and origins. It details public health measures in the US, such as mask mandates, and the public's mixed reactions. The video draws parallels between the Spanish flu and the COVID-19 pandemic, questioning the balance between public health and personal freedoms.

Which pandemic, occurring from 1918 to 1920, infected a third of the world's population?

• The Black Death

• The Hong Kong Flu

• The Asian Flu

• Spanish Influenza

What was the primary purpose of the San Francisco mask ordinance during the Spanish flu?

• To curb the spread of the virus

• To increase public gatherings

• To protect personal freedoms

• To promote fashion trends

What material were some of the masks made from during the Spanish flu, which later proved ineffective?

• Silk

• Gauze

• Leather

• Plastic

How did some people react when the mask ordinance in San Francisco expired?

• They demanded stricter measures

• They celebrated by discarding their masks

• They protested against the government

• They continued wearing masks

What is a key question raised when comparing the Spanish flu and the coronavirus pandemic?

• Should masks be made mandatory worldwide?

• Is public health more important than personal freedoms?

• Should schools remain closed indefinitely?

• Is the origin of the virus more important than its impact?