Question

After Hurricane Katrina, the Bush administration was praised for its quick and effective response to the crisis. praised for showing concern for New Orleans residents. criticized for not anticipating that a hurricane might strike. criticized for responding only after flooding damaged the city.

Answer 1

The correct answer is after Hurricane Katrina, the Bush administration was criticized for responding only after flooding damaged the city.

When Hurricane Katrina made landfall in 2005, the criticisms of the Bush administration were mainly around the way that they didn’t manage and prepare for the for the relief effort following the storm. The main criticism was that there was a delayed response to the flooding.