The 1900 Storm in Galveston

In what large body of water is the Port of Galveston located?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Gulf of Mexico

• Pacific Ocean

• Red Sea

Galveston is the first of many things. Pick the one that does not belong.

• 1st naval base

• 1st gas lights

• 1st orphanage

• 1st dairy farm

Isaac Cline's editorial in the newspaper and scientific beliefs caused the city of Galveston...

• to build a seawall for protection of the city because he believed a hit was imminent

• not to build a seawall because he believed a hit was a "crazy idea"

• to evacuate everyone off the island

• to build storm shelters to protect citizens against a coming hurricane

What did Cline do the day before the storm that is credited with saving untold lives?

• arranged a train for evacuation

• hoisted the weather warning flags warning of danger

• offered his home and office for displaced residents

• gave a speech at City Hall to warn residents to leave

There were _____ children from the orphanage who survived the storm.

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What was the main reason a provisional government was ordered to replace the former Galveston officials after the storm?

• The United States had pledged to fund a complete rebuild of the island

• The former government had all perished in the storm

• All former city leaders quit in shame

• most residents blamed the former officials for not doing enough to protect the city prior to the storm

What were the civil engineers tasked with after the storm? Click all that apply.

• build seawall

• build causeway

• build trolley system

• raise the grade (elevation) of the island

What is an "embankment" and how was it used to prevent future flooding?

What was the final amount of money spent on this endeavor? (1900 money)

• in the hundred

• in the thousands

• in the millions

• in the billions