Question

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Galveston businessmen worked to establish a new form of city government in 1900 because _________. *


a.So many members of the government were corrupt

b.Governor Hogg directed them to do so

c.They were worried that the current city government was not capable of rebuilding the city

d.They wanted a government that would work closely with the railroad companies

Answer 1

Answer:

c.They were worried that the current city government was not capable of rebuilding the city

Explanation:

After the Galveston hurricane of 1900 in Texas, Businessmen worked together to establish a new form of city government, which is considered to be the first commission of government.

These businessmen, did not believe the current city council or government was effective enough to provide a proper recovery effort or capable of rebuilding the city.

Thus, they seek a more centralized, efficient governing body, and successfully influenced the governor to appoint a commission. This mode of government spread rapidly across Texas and other states between 1901 and 1920.

Hence, Galveston businessmen worked to establish a new form of city government in 1900 because they were worried that the current city government was not capable of rebuilding the city

Answer 2

Answer:C

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