In response to hurricane katrina, the us federal government was most criticized for a. being overwhelmed and unable to meet the needs of the region b. responding too late and providing little assistance c. providing hot and filthy emergency shelters d. not rebuilding lost homes

In response to Hurricane Katrina, the US federal government was most criticized for responding too late and providing little assistance.

B. Responding too late and providing little assistance.

Explanation:

The US government was criticized for the mismanagement and lack of preparation. The government response was late especially in the flooding of New Orleans region. After the hurricane, the preparations and the response of US government was debated by the journalists, politicians and the activists. The images of those who were stranded without food and shelter were widely circulated across the country and angered the citizens. The mayor of New Orleans, Ray Nagin was also criticized for not taking the steps for evacuation of the residents. New Orleans was most affected by the hurricane Katrina.

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