Surviving the Fury: The Galveston Hurricane of 1900

What natural event was the primary cause of the Galveston Hurricane?

• A volcanic eruption

• An earthquake

• A tropical cyclone

• A tsunami

How did the Galveston Hurricane affect the city's population?

• It caused a large number of people to move to the city

• There was no significant impact on the population

• Many people were injured, and some lost their lives

• The population doubled as people came to help

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What was one of the major impacts of the Galveston Hurricane on buildings?

• Buildings were painted different colors by the storm

• Many buildings were destroyed or damaged

• Buildings became more valuable

• All buildings remained intact

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What kind of aid did Galveston receive during the reconstruction efforts?

• Financial support from foreign countries

• No aid was provided

• Help from volunteers and donations

• Only food supplies were given

What was one of the key improvements made to Galveston after the hurricane?

• The construction of a theme park

• The building of a new sports stadium

• The elevation of the city to prevent future flooding

• The installation of air conditioning in all homes

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How did the city of Galveston warn its citizens about the approaching hurricane?

• Through television broadcasts

• By sending text messages

• Using a siren system

• There was little to no warning

What was the estimated death toll from the Galveston Hurricane?

• About 100 people

• Between 6,000 and 12,000 people

• Less than 50 people

• Over 20,000 people

Why was the Galveston Hurricane particularly devastating?

• It was the first hurricane ever recorded

• The city was below sea level

• There were no buildings made of brick or stone

• The hurricane struck unexpectedly and the city was not prepared

After the hurricane, what was built to protect Galveston from future storms?

• A large dome over the city

• A seawall along the beachfront

• A series of wind turbines

• An underground city

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What lesson did other coastal cities learn from the Galveston Hurricane?

• To build more wooden structures

• To ignore weather warnings

• The importance of hurricane preparedness and early warning systems

• That hurricanes only occur once every 100 years

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