Bubonic Plague Outbreak in San Francisco

Who was the first diagnosed case of bubonic plague in the United States?

• Kinyoun

• Walter Wyman

• James Phelan

• Wong Chut King

What was the federal government's main concern if the plague spread beyond San Francisco?

• Loss of political power

• Economic downturn

• Countless deaths across the country

• Increased shipping costs

What was the federal government's stance on handling the plague outbreak?

• They left it to local authorities

• They prioritized containment at any cost

• They were indifferent

• They wanted to ignore it

Why did Mayor James Phelan and other local leaders resist acknowledging the plague outbreak?

• They wanted more federal funding

• They feared economic repercussions

• They were not informed about the outbreak

• They believed it was a hoax

What was the main issue between federal, state, and city authorities during the outbreak?

• Who should lead the public health campaign

• Who should be blamed for the outbreak

• Who had the authority to manage the outbreak

• Who should fund the response