Flood of 1927

Why did the Flood of 1927 have less of an effect on New Orleans?

• The flood did not occur along the Mississippi River.

• The Louisiana legislature blew the levees to relieve pressure to save New Orleans

• New Orleans is on high ground so the flood would not reach the city

• The flood of 1927 was widely exaggerated and not actually a big deal.

What human factors led to the Flood of 1927?

• Rainstorm swells in Northern U.S.

• Building cities all along the Mississippi River led to the flood

• The "levee-only" policy which built levees all along the Mississippi

• Hurricanes causing coastal erosion led to the flood

The Flood of 1927 led to what Populist politician gaining power in Louisiana?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Johnson

• Huey Long

• Bobby Jindal

In what year did the major flood in Louisiana take place?

• 1925

• 1901

• 1927

• 1865

What caused the Flood of 1927?

• Hurricane Katrina

• a block in the Mississippi River

• months of major rainfall

• the blowing up of the levees

What was one of the main causes of the Flood of 1927?

• Heavy rainfall over several months

• A sudden hurricane

• Melting snow from the mountains

• A dam break

Which river's overflow was primarily responsible for the Flood of 1927?

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

• Ohio River

• Missouri River

What was a significant social impact of the Flood of 1927?

• Mass migration of affected populations

• Increase in agricultural production

• Decrease in unemployment

• Rise in tourism

Which government policy was criticized after the Flood of 1927?

• Levee-only policy

• Open border policy

• Tax reduction policy

• Prohibition policy

How did the Flood of 1927 affect African American communities?

• Displacement and increased racial tensions

• Improved living conditions

• Increased political representation

• Access to better education