1900 Galveston hurricane

What year was the "great storm"?

• 1700

• 1800

• 1900

• 2020

What was the largest city in Texas in 1900?

• Amarillo

•  San Antonio

• Houston

• Galveston

Why was Galveston the largest city in Texas?

• It was a port city known for shipping goods

• It was the capital of Texas

• It was where the discovery of oil took place

• It was a big cattle drive city

How did September 8th, 1900 begin?

• high sustained winds, rough seas

• Clear skies, calm seas

• Dark and stormy night

How big was the Galveston Hurricane of 1900?

• Category 3

• Category 4

• Category 5

How many feet was the storm surge?

• 10 feet

• 12 feet

• 15 feet

How much of Galveston was destroyed?

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 25%

How many estimated fatalities (deaths) were in Galveston?

• 6,000

• 12,000

• 7,500

• 10,000

How many total fatalities (deaths) were caused by the storm?

• 6,000

• 8,000

• 10,000

• 12.000

How many orphans survived?

• 3

• 10

• 90