1900 Galveston Hurricane Mini Lesson

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In September 8, ​

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Galveston, Texas, was a wealthy and thriving ​

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city. Most of the island was very low, with an elevation of less than ​

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feet above sea level. At the time of the storm, the city had no ​

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to block the ocean waves.

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seawall

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Multiple Choice

Which challenge made Galveston especially vulnerable to the hurricane of 1900?

• Its low elevation above sea level

• Its location far from the coast

• The presence of many tall buildings

• Its population density

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After the hurricane, what THREE modifications did Galveston make to prevent future disasters?

• Built a massive seawall

• Raised the city's ground level

• Improved weather forecasting

• Constructed underground tunnels