Question

How did the aftermath of the 1900 storm result in a change in the government of Galveston?

A) A new commission method was adopted.
B) The Galveston mayor was removed from office.
C) New politicians ran for office.
D) The U.S. government took over the island to make the rebuilding process faster.

Answer 1

A. A new commission method was adopted.

Answer 2

A) A new commission method was adopted.

The leaders of Galveston found a way to recuperate from the tempest and to prevent another one. To start with, they built up another type of metropolitan government, one with solid brought together control to deal with the financial recuperation of the city. Next, they assembled a huge seawall to turn back tempest produced waves.