Why is the Galveston Hurricane famous?

It is famous for being the deadliest hurricane in U.S. history.

It is famous for being the first hurricane to hit Texas.

It is famous for causing the most property damage in U.S. history.

It is famous for being the first hurricane to be named.

What was the purpose of the Galveston sea wall installed following the hurricane of 1900?

To protect Galveston from future storm surges and flooding.

To serve as a tourist attraction for visitors.

To create a new shipping channel for boats.

To provide a recreational area for local residents.

Reorder the following

Hurricane is first sighted September 4, 1900

Hurricane heads towards Galveston September 5, 1900

Hurricane hits Galveston September 8, 1900

Death count totaled at more than 6,000 September 11, 1900

Reorder the following

Construction of a seawall is planned to prevent further damage September 7, 1901

Seawall is fully built July 7, 1906

First hurricane after seawall was built, saved 15,000 people and 3,200 houses September 21, 1909

How did September 8th, 1900 begin?

high sustained winds, rough seas

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Examine the picture of Galveston in the 1800s and describe the geographic and human features of the island.

Galveston features coastal geography with water bodies surrounding the island and a developed urban area with diverse architectural styles indicative of a thriving community.

Galveston features a large forest area with no water bodies.

Galveston is a mountainous region with no urban development.

The island is primarily a desert with sparse vegetation.

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What was the date of the Galveston Hurricane?

September 8, 1900

August 12, 1900

September 8, 1901

January 12, 1988

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Examine the picture of Galveston in the 1800s and describe the geographic and human features of the island.

What was the date of the Galveston Hurricane?

What was the death toll as a result of the Galveston Hurricane of 1900?

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