1900 Galveston Hurricane

How many people visit Galveston each year?

• 600

• 6000

• 60,000

• 6,000,000

WHat was the largest city in Texas in 1900?

• Amarillo

• San Antonio

• Houston

• Galveston

How did September 8th, 1900 begin?

• high sustained winds, rough seas

• clear skies, calm seas

How big was the Galveston Hurricane of 1900?

• Category 3

• Category 4

• Category 5

How many feet was the storm surge?

• 10 feet

• 12 feet

• 15 feet

How many estimated fatalities were in Galveston?

• 6,000

• 12,000

• 7,500

• 10,000

How many orphans survived?

• 3

• 10

• 1

Why was the Galveston Seawall built?

• To prevent winds from reaching 100 mph.

• To protect Galveston from rising waters.

What is the current population of Galveston according to the video?

• 47,743

• 6,000

• 68,000