Which Statement About the 1918-1919 Influenza Pandemic Is False

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic is false?

• A) Compared with most flu viruses,the virus of the pandemic hit young adults particularly hard.
• B) There were more deaths from this virus than there were combat deaths in World War I.
• C) The virus often triggered an especially intense reaction in the immune system.
• D) The virus was the product of evolution.
• E) All of the above are true;none is false.

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Definitions:

Separatists

Individuals or groups who seek a formal withdrawal from an established organization, state, or alliance.

Corrupting Influences

Factors or forces that degrade moral integrity or erode ethical behavior in individuals or institutions.

Renewal of Warfare

The resurgence or resumption of conflict or war after a period of peace.

Headright System

A land grant program designed to attract settlers by offering them a certain amount of land for each individual or head they brought to the colony.