The deadliest hurricane in U.S. history struck ________ in 1900 killing 8,000 people. 

A. Charleston, South Carolina,
B. Palm Beach, Florida,
C. Key Largo, Florida,
D. New Orleans, Louisiana,
E. Galveston, Texas,


Answer: E

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