Unit 9: Discovery of Oil, Oil Boom and Bust, Galveston Hurricane

Unit 9: Discovery of Oil, Oil Boom and Bust, Galveston Hurricane

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History

7th Grade

Hard

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LEROY LOPEZ

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the most deadly hurricane in U.S. history as of the text? Options: Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Sandy, The Great Galveston Hurricane

Back

The Great Galveston Hurricane

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many people died as a result of the 1900 Galveston hurricane on Galveston Island itself?

Back

About 6,000 to 8,000

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What major change occurred in Galveston after the devastating hurricane?

Back

It lost its economic prosperity as a commercial center

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was built to protect Galveston from future storms?

Back

A seawall

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What form of government was formed in Galveston after the hurricane?

Back

Commission government

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Galveston seawall an example of?

Back

Human modification for safety purposes

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was one major economic effect of the Galveston Hurricane?

Back

Houston gained many industries that left Galveston after the hurricane

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