Halifax Explosion

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1. The collision that caused the Halifax Explosion involved two ships. One was the Mont Blanc. Can you name the other ship involved in this collision? Acadian Imo Calonne Lola R

2. On which date did the disaster occur? December 14, 1916 December 6, 1917 December 2, 1918 December 18, 1919

3. Approximately how many people perished in this terrible disaster? 917 2,600 1,900 614

4. Building on 325 acres of land were destroyed. Which area of Halifax, suffered the greatest loss? North End West End South End East End

5. The Mont Blanc was completely shattered in the explosion and many parts of her landed miles away. Which part of this ship, which weighed over a half a ton, is now in the famous area called Point Pleasant Park, along the shores of Halifax? anchor shank cannon barrel boiler main mast

6. Help came from as far away as New Zealand and China. The Canadian government gave $18 million, the British government gave nearly $5 million in aid. Who do the people of Halifax remember as being the most generous in money and goods as well as volunteer assistance? Miami, Florida New York City, New York Boston, Massachusetts Chicago, Illinois

7. Rescue efforts were hampered by a winter blizzard. How many inches of snow fell the day after the explosion? 21 inches 14 inches 27 inches 16 inches

8. Many died, many were injured. Homes were destroyed and many people were homeless without shelter in the cold of winter. Approximately how many survivors were without adequate housing? 28,000 17,000 25,000 20,000

9. Though there were two ships involved in the actual explosion, which ship was blamed for this devastating disaster? Neither of them Both of them Mont Blanc Imo

10. What was the cargo aboard the Mont Blanc? 10 tons of gun cotton and 35 tons of benzol 2,300 tons of wet and dry picric acid all of these 200 tons of TNT