The general public responded to the threat of the influenza epidemic with

Question

. It responded to the challenge of labor disputes with
, and to racial tensions with

Answer 1

The general public responded to the threat of the influenza epidemic with fear and caution, often leading to public health measures such as mask-wearing, social distancing, and quarantines. It responded to the challenge of labor disputes with ** strikes and protests**, advocating for better wages and working conditions, which sometimes escalated into violent confrontations. In response to racial tensions, the public often reacted with division and unrest, leading to protests for civil rights as well as backlash and racial violence in some areas, highlighting systemic inequalities and the struggle for justice.