The Galveston Hurricane of 1900 (hmh story)

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What year did the Galveston Hurricane occur?

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1900

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In which city did the Galveston Hurricane take place?

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Galveston, Texas

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Who was Milton Elford?

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A young man who lived in Galveston and wrote a letter to his brothers about his experience during the hurricane.

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What does the word 'debris' mean?

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A piece of something that was broken apart or destroyed.

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How long did it take for Galveston to fully recover from the hurricane?

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Over a decade.

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What type of natural disaster was the Galveston Hurricane?

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A powerful storm known as a hurricane.

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What is the significance of the Galveston Hurricane in history?

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It was one of the deadliest natural disasters in U.S. history.

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What can be a consequence of hurricanes on cities?

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Destruction of buildings and infrastructure.

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What is a letter describing an experience during a disaster called?

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A personal account or narrative.

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What is the main theme of stories about natural disasters?

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Survival and resilience in the face of adversity.