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HIST 4603: Research Seminar, 1918 Flu Pandemic - Spring 2023

Assignment Overview


Craft a historical research question that examines an aspect of the 1918 Flu Pandemic and its effect on either American or European society.

Utilizing primary sources as a basis and secondary sources as support, compose an original 25- to 30-page scholarly paper that addresses the research question.

Consult the Chicago Manual of Style Online (17th edition) for guidance on formatting the paper and documenting sources.


Photo: Members of the St. Louis (Missouri) Red Cross Motor Corps on duty during the global influenza pandemic, October 1918. (National Archives)

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