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)
Responses

increased violence
increased violence

new government agencies
new government agencies

calls for enlistment
calls for enlistment

growing fear of others
growing fear of others

Answer 1

The public responses to the influenza pandemic and the Red Scare after World War I were similar in that they both involved **growing fear of others**. During the influenza pandemic, there was fear regarding the spread of the virus, leading to mistrust of public gatherings and those who were perceived to be sick. Similarly, during the Red Scare, there was a widespread fear of communism and radical elements within society, leading to suspicion and hostility towards immigrants and those with different political beliefs. In both cases, societal anxieties resulted in a heightened sense of otherness and distrust towards certain groups.