The city of Galveston adopted the commission system of government primarily because city government was unable to handle recovery efforts after a hurricane. This change was implemented in response to the devastation caused by the 1900 hurricane, which highlighted the need for more effective and organized governance.
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Why did the city of Galveston adopt the commission system of government?
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City officials wanted to decrease city spending.
City officials wanted to decrease city spending.
Political machines were efficiently running city operations.
Political machines were efficiently running city operations.
Political bosses wanted to control every department in the city.
Political bosses wanted to control every department in the city.
City government was unable to handle recovery efforts after a hurricane.
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