The State Levee Board and New Orleans Levee System Quiz
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What was the purpose of the contact between George/Georgette Schoenberger and New Orleans businesspeople?

  • To plan a cultural event in the city
  • To discuss economic development in New Orleans
  • To organize a political campaign
  • To address the worsening situation on the river (correct)

    • What was the impact of the spring rains on the river levels?

  • They stabilized the river levels
  • They had no significant impact
  • They lowered the river levels
  • They worsened the already unprecedented heights (correct)

    • Why was a plan considered necessary for the state of Louisiana?

  • There was a need for economic reforms
  • To improve infrastructure in rural areas
  • The whole state was in peril due to the rising river levels (correct)
  • To address social inequality

    • What was the population of New Orleans at the time?

    <p>Over 600,000 people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was it stated that the only means of saving the city was simple?

    <p>A levee breached at an earlier river flood threatened the city</p> Signup and view all the answers

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