The city of Galveston, Texas, adopted the commission system of government primarily because city government was unable to handle recovery efforts after a hurricane. After the devastating hurricane of 1900, the traditional form of government was seen as ineffective in addressing the challenges and complexities of recovery, leading to the adoption of the commission system to improve efficiency and management.
Why did the city of Galveston, Texas, 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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