Question

In what way were the public responses to the influenza pandemic and the Red Scare after World War I similar reactions to very different problems?(1 point)Responsesincreased violenceincreased violencenew government agenciesnew government agenciescalls for enlistmentcalls for enlistmentgrowing fear of others

Answer 1

The public responses to the influenza pandemic and the Red Scare after World War I were similar in their **growing fear of others**. In both instances, there was a heightened sense of anxiety and suspicion. During the influenza pandemic, fear centered around the spread of disease and the perceived threat of illness from others, leading to social distancing and isolation measures. In the Red Scare, the fear was directed towards perceived threats from communists and radicals, resulting in widespread suspicion and social unrest. Both situations elicited a reaction where people felt vulnerable to external threats, leading to both societal tensions and calls for protective measures.