Hurricane of 1900

What is one reason that the Galveston hurricane of 1900 was so devastating?

• the people of Galveston had little warning and did not prepare

• the people of Galveston abandoned their homes in the days before the hurricane hit

• the government of Galveston was ineffective and couldn't handle what happened

• the walls that had been built weren't tall enough to withstand the hurricane

What steps were taken in Galveston to keep hurricane destruction from happening again?

• the city was raised and a new sea wall was built

• Cline was fired

• Galveston was evacuated

• nothing was done

Which of the following describes an impact of the 1900 Galveston Hurricane?

• The city government was restructured to divide the mayor’s duties among a council-charter, made up of leaders from all over the city.

• The city quickly recovered and once again became the leading commercial center in the state.

• Major modifications to the environment were made that would protect the city from similar disasters in the future.

• The city received very little support from outside organizations, such as the American Red Cross.

•Booming trade center

•Major seaport for shipping cotton

•Largest city in Texas.

The above list describes Galveston...

• Before the hurricane

• After the hurricane

• Durig the hurriane

• Today

What city replaced Galveston as an economic hub of Texas?

• Dallas

• San Antonio

• Galveston

• Houston

What type of natural disaster would most likely affect Galveston?

• Earthquake

• Forest fire

• Zombies

• Hurricane

What is one reason that the Galveston hurricane of 1900 was so devastating?

• the people of Galveston had no advance warning and no preparation
• the people of Galveston abandoned their homes in the days before the hurricane hit
• the government of Galveston was ineffective and couldn't handle what happened
• the walls that had been built weren't tall enough to withstand the hurricane

When was it?

• 22 years ago

• July 19, 1908

• January 4, 1935

• September 8, 1900

What steps were taken in Galveston to keep hurricane destruction from happening again?

• the city was raised and a new sea wall was built

• Cline was fired

• Galveston was evacuated

• nothing was done

What was the purpose building the seawall in Galveston?

• To create a cheaper supply of power

• To provide new recreational facilities

• To connect the island with the mainland

• To protect from flooding by hurricanes