Great Storm of Galveston

What year did the great storm hit Galveston, Texas?

• 1890

• 1920

• 1910

• 1900

How many Americans were estimated to have died because of the great storm in Galveston?

• Nearly 15,000

• Around 10,000

• About 12,000

• Approximately 8,000

What was the category of the hurricane that hit Galveston in 1900?

• Category 2

• Category 4

• Category 3

• Category 5

How high was the storm surge of seawater during the great storm?

• 15 feet

• 10 feet

• 12 feet

• 20 feet

What was Galveston known as before the storm?

• Gulf Paradise

• Pearl of Texas

• Queen City of the Gulf

• Seaside Metropolis

How many orphans survived the storm at St. Mary's orphanage?

• 5

• 2

• 3

• 4

What significant construction did the people of Galveston undertake to protect against future storms?

• A massive levee

• An extensive drainage system

• A series of large dams

• A seawall bolstered by granite boulders

How much did Galveston raise parts of the island to protect against future storms?

• As much as 18 feet

• Up to 10 feet

• Around 15 feet

• Nearly 20 feet

Who was the keynote speaker at the fundraiser in New York for Galveston's rebuilding?

• Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain)

• Thomas Edison

• Theodore Roosevelt

• William Randolph Hearst

What was the estimated amount raised at the Waldorf fundraiser for Galveston's rebuilding?

• $25,000

• $50,000

• $100,000

• $75,000