In the aftermath of the 1906 earthquake and fire,San Franciscans were
A)less tolerant of corruption in city government.
B)unwilling to believe charges of municipal corruption.
C)apathetic to charges of corruption in city government.
D)easily exploited by corrupt city officials.

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The destruction caused by the earthquake and fire forced San Franciscans to confront the corruption and inefficiency of their city government, leading to a demand for more honest and transparent leadership. This is reflected in the fact that soon after the disaster, a reformist mayor was elected and a number of corrupt officials were prosecuted.

In the Aftermath of the 1906 Earthquake and Fire,San Franciscans