1. What makes the racial tensions obvious in Greenville?
(a) There are racial attacks.
(b) The blacks are being treated like royalty.
(c) Only the whites have to go to work.
(d) The whites kept the food and sold the supplies.

2. What did St. Bernard and Plaquemines Parishes demand if Thompson's plan is implemented?
(a) A share of the profits.
(b) To become part of New Orleans.
(c) Full compensation for the damages that are done.
(d) New levees to be built.

3. What percentage of the United States does the Mississippi River drain?
(a) 30%.
(b) 25%.
(c) 50%.
(d) 41%.

4. In 1850, what were the Humphreys and Charles Ellet Jr. competing for?
(a) A trip down the Mississippi River.
(b) Being the mayor of New Orleans.
(c) The girl they wanted to marry.
(d) The job to survey the Mississippi River.

5. How does the black population respond to the decision made by the council?
(a) They boycotted.
(b) They started a riot.
(c) They offered to organize work parties.
(d) They protested.

Short Answer Questions

1. The total amount of claims between St. Bernard and Plaquemines is $35 million. How much do these parishes receive between the two of them at the end?

2. What did Hoover do during WWI?

3. What causes the areas to the west of Louisiana to flood?

4. How does William Percy gain his reputation?

5. Who makes the Flood Relief Committee overturn Will Percy's decision to evacuate the refugees?

(see the answer key)

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