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What was the purpose of the contact between George/Georgette Schoenberger and New Orleans businesspeople?
To address the worsening situation on the river
What was the impact of the spring rains on the river levels?
They worsened the already unprecedented heights
Why was a plan considered necessary for the state of Louisiana?
The whole state was in peril due to the rising river levels
What was the population of New Orleans at the time?
Over 600,000 people
Why was it stated that the only means of saving the city was simple?
A levee breached at an earlier river flood threatened the city
Test your knowledge of historical figures and events related to the State Levee Board and the New Orleans levee system with this quiz based on the statement of George/Georgette Schoenberger, the former Chief Engineer of the State Levee Board.
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