The Great 1900 Storm in Galveston

What is the 'Great Storm' known as in U.S. history?

• The deadliest natural disaster

• The largest earthquake

• The longest drought

• The coldest winter

On what date did the Great Storm strike Galveston?

• November 8, 1900

• August 8, 1900

• September 8, 1900

• October 8, 1900

Approximately how many people lost their lives due to the Great Storm?

• 15,000 to 17,000

• 10,000 to 12,000

• 5,000 to 7,000

• 20,000 to 22,000

What was the main cause of death during the Great Storm?

• Fire

• Lightning strikes

• Saltwater drowning

• Landslides

What nickname was given to Galveston before the storm?

• The Southern Star

• The Jewel of Texas

• The Wall Street of the South

• The Pearl of the South

What engineering project was completed to protect Galveston from future storms?

• A large dam

• A seawall

• A series of levees

• A floodgate system

How long is the Galveston Seawall today?

• 20 miles

• 15 miles

• 10 miles

• 5 miles

What was one of the first steps taken in Galveston after the storm?

• Building new homes

• Caring for the injured and burying the dead

• Constructing a new port

• Planting new trees

What was used to raise the elevation of Galveston Island?

• Concrete blocks

• Metal beams

• Wooden planks

• Sand fill

What is the name of the museum that was once the Galveston Orphans Home?

• The Gulf Coast Museum

• The Texas Heritage Museum

• The Bryan Museum

• The Galveston History Museum