Question

What is true about President Wilson's illness in 1918?

A. It ended his term.
B. It was cured in time to finish his speaking tour.
C. It was used to gain sympathy from voters.
D. It was kept secret.

Answer 1

D

He had a stroke, and it was kept secret.

Answer 2

Answer: D

Explanation: President Wilson suffered a debilitating stroke that left him paralyzed on his left side and partially blind six months after he came down with the flu. His administration kept his illness a secret. One hypothesis is that the neurological disorder experienced by Wilson and others was caused by brain swelling (encephalitis) associated with the flu.