Black smoke at site of fire in Texas City, TX, in 1947

The transcript describes a catastrophic event in Texas City, TX, where a series of explosions and fires caused immense devastation. The disaster resulted in the deaths of 567 people and critically injured over 3000, affecting the entire community of 15,000 inhabitants.

What event marked the beginning of the chaos in the transcript?

• A peaceful gathering

• A catastrophic event

• A natural disaster

• A political rally

How many residents were in Texas City, TX, during the turmoil?

• 15,000

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 25,000

What was the primary cause of the turmoil in Texas City?

• Economic collapse

• Tragic explosions and fires

• Political unrest

• Flooding

How many people were killed in the tragic events?

• 750

• 300

• 567

• 1,000

Approximately how many people were critically injured in the disaster?

• 2,000

• 4,000

• 3,000

• 1,000