The Tragedy of The Great Storm of Galveston Screams of terror rang from thousands of people in their houses as the Great Storm struck the island. The date was September 8, 1900, when the Great Storm brought loads of devastation to the island of Galveston. The Great Storm of Galveston is the greatest tragedy in U.S. history because of its disastrous effects on the city. A few of the major impacts are social, economic, and political. The Great Storm was the biggest tragedy for many reasons, and was one of the most effective after the storm. Document A supports how society was affected after the storm. The storm was a traumatic experience for people and their families. The hurricane had a huge effect on the town. After the storm, the surviving family members walked down the street looking at their houses demolished and their family and friends dead underneath debris, processing this was traumatic and horrifying to see (document A). Background essay also supports how society was affected after the storm. One of the major effects of the storm was the number of deaths caused was 6,000 to 8,000. The storm killed and demolished 3,600 buildings, costing Galveston 20 million dollars in damages (overview document). …show more content…
The storm shows the dramatic effects on the economic situation. To support my evidence, I am using the video we watched in class to show how this tragedy affected the town of Galveston's economic situation. In the video, it shows that the hurricane destroyed many houses, businesses, and other structures, leaving the town in a state of disrepair. The loss of buildings and infrastructure resulted in a significant loss of income for many residents, further exacerbating the already dire