Which of the following was true of state and federal policies before Hurricane Katrina?

A) No plans were made for an evacuation of New Orleans.
B) Funding for flood control had been cut significantly.
C) Dikes around New Orleans were removed.
D) Congress blocked state efforts to improve flood control measures.


Answer: B

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