The city of Galveston adopted the commission system of government primarily because city government was unable to handle recovery efforts after a hurricane. The devastation from the 1900 hurricane highlighted the inefficiencies of the existing government structure, leading to the adoption of a commission system to improve governance and streamline recovery efforts.
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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