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  • The Spanish flu did not originate in Newfoundland and Labrador, but the ports, shipping schedules, and global trade relations made it vulnerable.
  • The Spanish flu of 1918-19 killed between 20 and 40 million people worldwide. It is one of the largest outbreaks of disease in recorded history.
  • Two tables showing (1) the percentages of Roman Catholics and Protestants in each district during the Confederation debate, and (2) the percentages of those who voted for either Responsible Government or Confederation in the 2nd referendum.
  • One of the industries which the Smallwood government managed to lure to the province with the promise of cheap power was the ERCO.
  • Newfoundland and Labrador experienced numerous social changes involving health, education, population, etc. during the period of naval government.
  • Newfoundland and Labrador society became increasingly complex during the reform era.
  • Newfoundland and Labrador society changed considerably during the last three decades of the 20th century.
  • One of the Commission of Government's major goals while in office was to improve social services in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Long before the suffrage movement, women's groups in Newfoundland and Labrador worked for social change and community improvement.
  • The Second World War triggered a series of rapid and far-reaching social changes in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • One of the Commission of Government's chief ambitions upon taking office was to improve health care in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Leading up to the Commission of Government, health-care organizations did much to promote public health and welfare in Newfoundland and Labrador.