Primary Source 4: 1881 Newspaper

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After reading the description below the primary source, hover over each pin to reveal more information and to complete the task. Once you are finished show what you learned by taking the quiz below.

Description:
In August 1881, a major hurricane hit the coast of Georgia and South Carolina killing an estimated 700 people. These two excerpts come from a newspaper article appearing in the Savannah Morning News on August 27, 1881. Before exploring the highlighted sections and completing your tasks, be sure to read the article once through.

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