Chapter 2 NORTH AMERICA

Katrina Anniversary

After watching the Katrina Anniversary video, consider the questions below. Then "submit" your response.

1. Why are the presidential candidates in New Orleans at the time of the report?

To celebrate Mardi Gras

For a sightseeing trip

To attend the Democratic National Convention

To show support and understanding for the people on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

2. At the time of the report, how much money had the federal government had committed to repair the city's flood protection system?

$100 million

$1 billion

$5 billion

$7 billion

3. How many people are estimated to have been killed by Hurricane Katrina along the Gulf Coast?

1,000

1,500

1,800

2,000

4. Despite the hardships that nature can cause, why do people come back, according to one New Orleans resident quoted in the report?

They have no place else to go.

The government is forcing them to return.

They regard New Orleans as their home.

Their homes are repaired and awaiting them.