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How Did The Riots Of San Francisco

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The citizens of San Francisco were rudely awakened on that historic Wednesday. The loud rumbling that broke the predawn silence lasted only about a minute. Yet the force of the earthquake toppled buildings and caused water and gas mains to twist and break. Almost immediately after the shockwaves ceased, fires erupted across the city and burned uncontrollably for three days. Over 500 city blocks lay in ruins.In the aftermath of the earthquake and fire over 250,000 people--more than half of
San Francisco's population--became homeless. Refugee camps sprang up around the city. Hospitals were filled with the injured, many of whom did not survive.After the shockwaves ceased and the last flame was extinguished, San Franciscans banded together to rebuild

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