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WorksheetsGalveston Hurricane of 1900
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which of the following led to the establishment of a new type of local Government designed to assist its citizens?
The Great Wall of China
The Indian Tsunami of 2004
The Galveston Hurricane of 1900
The Galveston Hurricane of 1950
The people of Galveston modified the elevation of the island, hoping to protect the city from-
The future destruction by hurricanes
The invaders of the north
The future destruction by tornadoes
The invaders of the south
How did the local government protect Galveston from future hurricanes?
(Pick 2)
built a Seawall
Trading
oil-production tax
Raised the land
Following the disaster in 1900, what major change was made to Galveston's governmental structure?
Transition to a mayoral system
Establishment of a city manager system
Introduction of a direct democracy system
Creation of a commission government
What was the estimated death toll of the Galveston Hurricane of 1900?
Approximately 600
Approximately 6,000
Approximately 8,000
Approximately 100,000
What significant engineering feat was undertaken in Galveston after the 1900 hurricane to prevent future disasters?
Construction of a large dome over the city
Raising the elevation of the city with sand
Building a massive dam around the city perimeter
Developing an advanced early warning system
What was a major cause of the high death toll during the Galveston Hurricane of 1900?
The city was well-prepared for the hurricane.
There was no warning system in place.
The hurricane hit at night, so no one saw it coming.
The city was located at a high elevation.
How did the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 impact the city's geography?
It caused the city to expand inland.
It led to the creation of a seawall to protect against future storms.
It resulted in the city being abandoned.
It had no significant impact on the city's geography.
1st Texas town with electric lights and telephones
Houston,TX
Dallas,TX
Galveston, TX
Fort Worth, TX
Large, Destructive Storm
Commission
Hurricane
Tornadoes
Seawall
A wall or bank to prevent sea waves from wearing away the shore
Commission
Hurricane
Tornadoes
Seawall
Galveston Hurricane of 1900 was a category___ Hurricane
1
4
2
3
