Question

Why was the influenza pandemic of 1918 a significant event following World War I?

Answer 1

It prevented Europe from socially or economically recoverying from the war.

Answer 2

Because many people died

Step-by-step explanation:

After World War I during the influenza pandemic according to estimates around 20 million people died.

This affected the whole Europe, a continent which was already devastated by the influence of war. Economical problem that erupted during the war were even greater because there was a lack of people who could contribute to repair the situation in some European states.