Pandemic and Civic Virtue: The American Red Cross and the Influenza Pandemic of 1918
Overview
Historical primary sources provide examples of civic virtue–that is, of citizens dedicating themselves to the common welfare, even at the cost of their own interests. By examining such sources, students can reflect on how civic virtue was practiced in the past, and how the concept might apply today.
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resource set
Grade
High School, Middle School
Subjects
Civics, Social Studies
Length
40-60 minutes
Topics
1918, civic virtue, common welfare, health, influenza, pandemics, Red Cross
Author
Teaching with the Library of Congress
