Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900

The Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900 devastated the city of Galveston, Texas, with a Category 4 storm that caught residents off guard due to limited technology and awareness. The hurricane caused massive destruction, cutting off the city from the outside world and resulting in a death toll exceeding 8,000. The aftermath saw widespread homelessness and a city under military law, with aid coming from various organizations. The disaster remains the deadliest weather event in U.S. history, with damages equivalent to nearly a billion dollars today.

What was a major factor that left Galveston unprepared for the hurricane?

• Strong city infrastructure

• Advanced warning systems

• Lack of technology and awareness

• Proximity to mountains

What was the initial estimated death toll reported by newspapers after the hurricane?

• 3000

• 500

• 1000

• 2000

How did the survivors manage without clean water and fresh food?

• They received immediate aid from the government

• They evacuated to nearby cities

• They relied on local resources

• They struggled significantly

What was the estimated number of people left homeless after the hurricane?

• 20,000

• 5,000

• 15,000

• 10,000

What is the historical significance of the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900?

• It led to the invention of the telegraph

• It was the most expensive hurricane in history

• It remains the deadliest weather disaster in the U.S.

• It was the first recorded hurricane in the U.S.