I believe the answer is A
Answer:
The Galveston Hurricane of 1900
Explanation:
The Galveston Hurricane killed about 6,000 to 12,000 people, and is considered the deadliest hurricane in U.S. history.
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When any of them come into our Towns, our People are apt to croud round them, gaze upon them, & incommode them where they desire to be private; this they esteem great Rudeness, the Effect of & Want of Instruction in the Rules of Civility & good Manners. We have, say they, as much Curiosity as you, and when you come into our Towns, we wish for Opportunities of looking at you; but for this purpose we hide our Selves behind Bushes where you are to pass, and never intrude ourselves into your Company.—
My answer:
the Native Americans' poor treatment of settlers who enter their settlement