Major Disasters That Changed History

The video explores how natural disasters have shaped human history, highlighting events like the Mount Tambora eruption, the Black Death, the Spanish Flu, and the Great Smog of London. It discusses the societal and legal changes following the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, Johnstown Flood, and Irish Potato Famine. The economic impact of the San Francisco earthquake and the Dust Bowl's influence on American society are also covered. Lastly, it examines the advancements in burn treatment after the Coconut Grove Nightclub fire.

How did the Spanish Flu impact the health of those born shortly after the pandemic?

What role did the Great Smog play in environmental regulations in London?

In what ways did the Dust Bowl affect government intervention in the 1930s?

What advancements in medical treatment resulted from the Coconut Grove Nightclub fire?