Ninth Ward HMH Lesson Flashcard

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What was the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the Ninth Ward?

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Devastating flooding and destruction of homes and infrastructure

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How did the Ninth Ward community respond to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina?

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Resilience and determination to rebuild

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What were the major challenges faced by the Ninth Ward residents after Hurricane Katrina?

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Flooding, lack of access to emergency services, displacement, and loss of homes and possessions

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What efforts were made to rebuild the Ninth Ward after Hurricane Katrina?

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Various organizations and government agencies made efforts to rebuild the Ninth Ward.

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What role did the government play in the recovery of the Ninth Ward after Hurricane Katrina?

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The government provided funding, coordinated relief efforts, and implemented long-term recovery plans.

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How did the Ninth Ward community come together to support each other after Hurricane Katrina?

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Providing shelter, food, and support to each other, organizing community clean-up efforts, and advocating for resources and assistance

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What lessons were learned from the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the Ninth Ward?

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The importance of improving infrastructure, emergency response, and community resilience

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What changes have been made to prevent similar devastation in the Ninth Ward in the future? Options: Implementing a new public transportation system in the Ninth Ward, Building stronger levees and flood walls, improving drainage systems, and implementing better evacuation plans, Building taller buildings in the Ninth Ward, Planting more trees in the Ninth Ward

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Building stronger levees and flood walls, improving drainage systems, and implementing better evacuation plans

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What support is still needed for the Ninth Ward community in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina?

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Housing, infrastructure, and economic development support

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How has the Ninth Ward community shown resilience in the face of adversity caused by Hurricane Katrina?

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By rebuilding homes, businesses, and community infrastructure, and by supporting each other through mutual aid and grassroots organizing.