Flooding in Kansas City in Kansas and Missouri

In 1951, a devastating flood hit Kansas City, causing massive economic and personal losses. The flood, which followed a month of heavy rain, left two million acres flooded and half a million people homeless. The disaster highlighted the urgent need for improved flood control measures. President Truman's inspection underscored the importance of preventing similar disasters in the future.

What was the primary cause of the 1951 flood in Kansas City?

• A tsunami

• A dam failure

• A hurricane

• A month of heavy rain

Approximately how many acres were flooded during the 1951 disaster?

• One million acres

• Four million acres

• Two million acres

• Three million acres

How many people were left homeless due to the flood?

• 100,000

• 250,000

• 500,000

• 750,000

Which river did the Missouri Crest pass into after the flood?

• The Ohio River

• The Arkansas River

• The Colorado River

• The Mississippi River

Who was the President of the United States during the 1951 flood?

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Harry S. Truman

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• John F. Kennedy